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Jain (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ n /) is the title and name given to an adherent of Jainism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term jina ("conqueror" or "victor"). The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term jina ("conqueror" or "victor").
List of tirthankaras. 2 languages. ... This article lists, in chronological order, the names, signs, colors etc. of the 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Jainism (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ n ɪ z əm / JAY-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, [1] is an Indian religion.Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of Dharma), with the first in the current time cycle being Rishabhadeva, who lived millions of years ago, the twenty-third tirthankara Parshvanatha, whom historians date to the ...
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Many relics depict Jain symbols, including standing nude male figures, images with serpent-heads, and the bull symbol of Vrshabadeva. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] It is speculated by some scholars that Jain traditions might go back even beyond the Indus Valley Civilization, and that Vardhamana , rather than being a "founder" per se, was simply a leader ...
This is a list of ancient Jains. Name Occupation Works Period Location Citation Konguvelir: Poet: Perunkathai: 678 CE [1] Thiruthakkatevar: Poet:
This is a list of the ascetics belonging to the Digambara sect of Jainism. These ascetics are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general. According to Digambar jain history there are about three less than ten million jain ascetics till this date that have achieved Moksha.
This is a list of Jain ascetics. The list include the names of ascetics who are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general. Indrabhuti Gautama; Bhadrabahu, c. 4th century BCE. Last acharya of undivided Jain sangha. Kundakunda- 1st century BCE [1] Sudharma Swami; Umaswami- Author of the Jain text, Tattvarthsutra