Sects of Jainism

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Bhadrabahu?

1. Bhadrabahu was a last Shruta Kevali.
2. He was Digambara Acharya and the spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Published on 30 Oct 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
- He was Digambara Acharya.
- After a 12-year famine, Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya migrated to south India.
There were five Shruta Kevalis in Jainism - Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu.
After him, the Sangha split into two separate teacher-student lineages of monks. Digambar monks belong to the lineage of Acharya Vishakha and Shvetambar monks follow the tradition of Sthulabhadra.

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