What was Parshvanatha's main teaching?

He taught the 'Chaturyama Dharma' consisting of four vows: Non-violence, Truth, Non-stealing, and Non-possession.

Historical Tirthankaras

UPSC Archival Analysis

Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, was born in Varanasi. He is historically recognized for teaching the four main vows of Jainism.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_PHI_2016_48 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania