WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In Jainism, a Tirthankara (Sanskrit: tīrthaṅkara; English: literally a ‘ford-maker’) is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the dharma (righteous path). The word tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha, which is a fordable passage across the sea of interminable births and deaths, the saṃsāra.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term Tirthankara is associated with Jainism. These are the spiritual teachers of Jainism. According to Jainism, an individual who got victory over the cycle of death and rebirth is known as Tirthankara. In Jainism, there are 24 Tirthankara.

Detailed explanation-3: -Teachings of Tirthankars The major aspects of Jainism or the teachings of Jinas are as under. (i) Jainism believes in existence of souls in all living beings. The soul is considered a part of the divine almighty power of universe referred to as God, but also has its own identity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jains honor 24 Jinas, or Tirthankaras: spiritual leaders who achieved enlightenment and have been liberated from the cycle of rebirth. One of the most influential Jinas was Mahavira, born Vardhamana, who is considered the 24th, and final, Jina.