The correct answer is: A. Parsvanatha
Parsvanatha was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. He is believed to have lived in the 8th century BCE. He is also known as Parshva or Parshva Natha.
A Tirthankara is a spiritual teacher who shows the path to liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The Jains believe that there have been 24 Tirthankaras, and that the next one will be Mahavira.
Parsvanatha is said to have been born into a royal family. He renounced his wealth and position at a young age to pursue a life of asceticism. He is said to have attained enlightenment after 12 years of penance.
Parsvanatha is an important figure in Jainism. He is the first Tirthankara to be mentioned in the Jain scriptures. He is also the only Tirthankara to be depicted with a snake hood over his head.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Rishabha is the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
- Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
- Manisubruta is not a Tirthankara.