Know The 24 Tirthankaras Of Jainism, Gain Huge Inner Strength And Positivity

Jainism is one of the oldest existing religions in the world, with some scholars tracing its origin to the pre-Vedic, Indus Valley Civilisation. Going by this view, Jainism’s birth is stated by some to preceed even Hinduism, making it world’s most antique religion. Followers of Jainism may be numerically small today, but they exert an influence which is far greater than their population.

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Who Is A Tirthankar?

Jainism is about simple living and non-violence (Ahimsa). Jainism is a way of life based on the teachings of 24 Tirthankaras, of whom Lord Mahavira was the last and most prominent The word Tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha which means a fordable passage across the sea of interminable births and deaths (called saṃsāra). Tirthankaras are variously called “Teaching Gods”, “Ford-Makers”, “Crossing Makers” and “Makers of the River-Crossing.

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The Names And Details Of 24 Tirthankaras

The 24 Tirthankaras have taken birth over last several thousands of years and taught the law of Dharma (Righteousness). It is interesting that each of these Tirthankaras represent a symbol. So, here find the names, birthplace, symbols, etc of each of the 24 Tirthankaras:

The 24 Tirthankaras With Their Details:

Sr.No	Name	Symbol	Birthplace	Colour	Age
1	Rishabhanatha (Adinatha)	Bull	Ayodhya	Golden	84,00,000 Purva
2	Ajitanatha	Elephant	Ayodhya	Golden	72,00,000 Purva
3	Sambhavanatha	Horse	Shravasti	Golden	60,00,000 Purva
4	Abhinandananatha	Monkey	Samet Sikhar	Golden	50,00,000 Purva
5	Sumatinatha	Heron	Ayodhya	Golden	40,00,000 Purva
6	Padmaprabha	Padma	Samet Sikhar	Red	30,00,000 Purva
7	Suparshvanatha	Swastika	Samet Sikhar	Golden	20,00,000 Purva
8	Chandraprabha	Crescent Moon	Chandrapuri	White	10,00,000 Purva
9	Pushpadanta	Crocodile	Kakandi	White	2,00,000 Purva
10	Shitalanatha	Shrivatsa	Bhadrikpuri	Golden	1,00,000 Purva
11	Shreyanasanatha	Rhinoceros	Samet Sikhar	Golden	84,00,000 Years
12	Vasupujya	Buffalo	Champapuri	Red	72,00,000 Years
13	Vimalanatha	Boar	Kampilya	Golden	60,00,000 Years
14	Anantanatha	Falcon	Ayodhya	Golden	30,00,000 Years
15	Dharmanatha	Vajra	Ratnapuri	Golden	10,00,000 Years
16	Shantinatha	Antelope or deer	Hastinapur	Golden	1,00,000 Years
17	Kunthunatha	Goat	Hastinapur	Golden	95,000 Years
18	Aranatha	Nandyavarta or fish	Hastinapur	Golden	84,000 Years
19	Māllīnātha	Kalasha	Mithila	Blue	55,000 Years
20	Munisuvrata	Tortoise	Kusagranagar	Black	30,000 Years
21	Naminatha	Blue lotus	Mithila	Golden	10,000 Years
22	Neminatha	Shankha	Dvaraka	Black	1,000 Years
23	Parshvanatha	Snake	Kashi	Blue	100 Years
24	Mahavira	Lion	Kshatriyakund	Golden	72 Years

Future 24 Tirthankaras Names

Below are the names of the future 24 Tirthankaras who are going to apear in the next time cycle as per Jain Cosmology.

1) Padmanabha (King Shrenika)
2) Surdev (Mahavira’s uncle Suparshva)
3) Suparshva (King Kaunik’s son king Udayin)
4) Svamprabh (The ascetic Pottil)
5) Sarvanubhuti (Śrāvaka Dridhayadha)
6) Devshruti (Kartik’s Shreshti)
7) (Shravak Shamkha)
8) Pedhalputra (Shravak Ananda)
9) Pottil (Shravak Sunand)
10) (Sharavak Shatak)
11) Munivrat (Krishna’s mother Devaki)
12) Amam (Krishna)
13) Shrinishkashay (Satyaki Rudhra also Satyaki of Mahabharata)
14) Nishpulak (Krishna’s brother Balbhadra also known as Balrama)
15) Nirmam (Shravika Sulsa)
16) Chitragupta (Krishna’s brother’s mother Rohini Devi)
17) Samadhinath (Revati Gathapatni)
18) Samvarnath (Sharavak Shattilak)
19) Yashodhar (Rishi Dwipayan)
20) Vijay (Karna of Mahabharata)
21) Malyadev (Nirgranthaputra or Mallanarada)
22) Devachandra (Shravak Ambadh)
23) Anantvirya (Shravak Amar)
24) Shribhadrakar (Shanak)

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