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Who was the mother of Mahavira?
Who was the mother of Mahavira?
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The correct option is A Trisala
Trishala was the mother of Mahavira and the most recent of
the Tirthankaras of Jainisma. Trishala, like the mother of the Buddha, was a member
of the Kshatriya caste. According to Jain tradition, Trishala lived some 2,500
years ago and, like the mothers of all 24 Tirthankaras, had a series of 14
auspicious dreams during pregnancy that revealed her son’s exalted status.
Trishala was the mother of Mahavira and the most recent of the Tirthankaras of Jainisma. Trishala, like the mother of the Buddha, was a member of the Kshatriya caste. According to Jain tradition, Trishala lived some 2,500 years ago and, like the mothers of all 24 Tirthankaras, had a series of 14 auspicious dreams during pregnancy that revealed her son’s exalted status.
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