WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In Jainism the three jewels (also referred to as ratnatraya) are understood as samyagdarshana (“right faith”), samyagjnana (“right knowledge”), and samyakcharitra (“right conduct”). One of the three cannot exist exclusive of the others, and all are required for spiritual liberation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘three gems’ or ‘three jewels’ – ratna-traya – is the metaphorical expression often used for the triplet of correct faith, correct knowledge and correct conduct. Together, these form the Jain doctrine and are necessary to reach liberation from the cycle of rebirths, which is the basic purpose of the Jain faith.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vardhamana Mahavira was the last tirthankara of the Jains. He was the 24th tirthankara who crossed the stream of reality.