As an embryo, the founder of this religion was believed to have been transferred into the womb of Trishala (“thrih-shah-luh”) by the commander of Indra’s army. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this religion whose founder, Mahavira, was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras (“teer-thahnk-uh-rahz”).
ANSWER: Jainism
[10m] The story of Mahavira’s transfer to Trishala’s womb as an embryo is a belief held by this “white clad” sect of Jainism.
ANSWER: Svetambara (“shvay-thumb-uh-rah”) Jains
[10h] The Svetambaras believe this other Tirthankara, known as the “lord of jasmine,” is a woman, which is in contrast with the Digambaras (“thih-gum-buh-rahs”) who believe that all the Tirthankaras were men.
ANSWER: Mallinatha (“mull-eeh-nah-thuh”)
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