In Jainism, who is the main model of how to achieve enlightenment?

a. Mahavira
b. Parshvanatha
c. Chitrabhanu
d. Krishna


a. Mahavira

Analysis:
a. Correct. In Jainism, Mahavira is the main model of how to achieve enlightenment, but he himself does not enlighten people or rescue them from error.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Jains are followers of the Jina who founded Jainism, but the religion was never named after him.

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