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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the last discourse of Mahaveer? 1. The last sermon was held in Pawapuri. 2. The discourse lasted for 48 days.
Both statements are correct regarding the last discourse of Mahavira:
- The last sermon was held in Pawapuri.
- The discourse lasted for 48 days.
According to Jain tradition, Lord Mahavira delivered his last sermon (known as the Uttaradhyayana or the final teachings) at Pawapuri, where he attained Nirvana. The discourse lasted for 48 hours (in some texts) or 48 days (as accepted by the majority of Jain traditions).
