[Solved] Sammed Shikhar: Pilgrimage Site of Tirthankara Parshvanath

Which of the following place is known as a place of Pilgrimages because of being related to Parshvanath?

[U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 2002]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

Jainism identifies specific locations called 'Siddha Kshetras' where Tirthankaras and other saints attained final liberation (Moksha).

Authentic Source Evidence

Sammed Shikhar (Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand) is believed to be the place where Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, and 19 other Tirthankaras attained Nirvana.

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: Option C is correct. It is arguably the most sacred pilgrimage site for both Digambara and Shvetambara Jains due to its link with Parshvanatha.

Logic 2: Pava (B) is related to Mahavira's death. Champa (A) is related to Vasupujya. Urjyant (Girnar/D) is related to Neminatha.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"How many Tirthankaras are believed to have attained Moksha at Sammed Shikhar?"

Out of the 24 Tirthankaras, 20 are believed to have achieved final liberation at Sammed Shikhar.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"Sammed Shikhar represents the peak of Jain spiritual geography, symbolizing the collective achievement of the majority of its supreme teachers."

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