Question

Question For Visually Impaired candidates only : The first woman to be ordained as a Bhikkhuni was _________________.
OR
In Jainism the teachers who guide men and women across the river of existence are called __________________.

Answer 1

1. mahapajapati Gotami
2. Jina

Answer 2

The initial woman to be appointed as a Bhikkhuni was Mahapajapati Gotami.

In Jainism the teachers who advise 'men and women across the 'river of existence' are called Tirthankaras.

Explanation:

• Mahapajapati Gotami was the maternal aunt and step mother of the Buddha. She marked to attain ordination later the passing of king Suddhodhana. At first, only men's were allowed into the Sangha but after women’s also came to be confessing because of Ananda, one of the Buddha’s beloved disciples.
• Trithankara is a 'savior' and 'spiritual teacher of the 'dharma'. Tirthankaras are called “Teaching Gods”