Answer

• Rishabha (also called Adinatha) was the 1st Tirthankara.
• Parshvanatha was the 23rd Tirthankara.
• Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the 24 Tirthankaras are the spiritual teachers who show the path to liberation. Among them:

• Rishabha is the first Tirthankara
• Parshvanatha is the twenty-third
• Mahavira is the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of the current time cycle

Spiritual Understanding

These three are especially revered in Jain tradition because they represent guidance across different ages:

• Rishabha gave the foundation of civilized life and dharma
• Parshvanatha strengthened the path of renunciation and discipline
• Mahavira fully illuminated the path of अहिंसा, truth, non-possessiveness, and liberation

Takeaway

They are:

• Rishabha = 1st
• Parshvanatha = 23rd
• Mahavira = 24th