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List of Tirthankaras. This article lists, in chronological order, the names, signs, colors etc. of the 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ] The total length of the lifespans of all 24 Tīrthaṅkaras combined equals 2.603672 sextillion years.
S.no.TirthankaraHeaven Before BirthBirthplace; Consecration1SarvarthasiddhaAyodhya; Kailash2VijayavimanaAyodhya; Shikharji3UvarimagraivekaShravasti; Shikharji4JayantavimanaAyodhya; ShikharjiIn Jainism, a Tirthankara (IAST: tīrthaṅkara; lit. ' ford -maker') is a saviour and supreme preacher of the dharma (righteous path). [1] The word tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha, [2] a fordable passage across saṃsāra, the sea of interminable birth and death.
The one who has conquered the samsara and understood the true nature of the self to attain Kevala Jnana is a Tirthankara. For history preparation in the IAS Exam, it is important to know 24 Tirthankaras’ names and the related information.
At present, there are 20 Arihant Tirthankaras in Mahavideh Kshetra (another world within our extended universe). Due to an everlasting spiritually elevated environment in Mahavideh Kshetra, Tirthankars are able to incarnate. However, They are unable to do so on Earth during the current time cycle.
Aug 16, 2024 · Tirthankaras are the originators of tirtha, a navigable canal through an infinite sea of births and deaths. In Jainism, Tirthankaras is called “Jin” or the “conqueror of all tendencies.”. In Jainism, there are 24 Tirthankaras. Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions.
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Tirthankara, in Jainism, a savior who has succeeded in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow. Each cosmic age produces its own group of 24 Tirthankaras. In art the Tirthankara is represented either standing stiffly or seated cross-legged on a lion throne.