Explanation:

In Jainism, there are traditionally 24 Tirthankaras. A Tirthankara is a spiritual teacher who has conquered the cycle of death and rebirth and provides a 'ford' or 'bridge' for others to follow. Rishabhanatha is revered as the first Tirthankara, and Mahavira is the 24th and last Tirthankara of the current half-cycle of time, whose teachings form the core of modern Jainism.