essay on Jainism and about it 24 tirthanka
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Jainism is also one of the ancient religions. Jainism refers to the religion of 'Jin' God and is called Jin who conquers his mind and attains perfect knowledge. Non-violence is the basic principle of Jainism.
In the symbol of Jainism also you will see that non-violence is written on one of the palms. That is, this religion shows non-violence towards all. Jainism believes that there is no one to run this creation; Everyone enjoys their own karma. In Jainism, whoever becomes 'Jin' or 'Arihant', who becomes free from the bondage of birth and death, is considered to be God.
The word Jain is derived from the word Jin. This literally means one who has conquered himself is also called Jitendriya.
Meaning of Tirthankar
Meaning of Tirthankara- The one who stars. Tirthankaras are also called Arihants. Arihant means one who has conquered his inner enemies. A person who has attained the knowledge of Kaivalya. Arihant also means God.
There are a total of 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism. Those who practice religion.
1. Shri Rishabhnath- This religion was started only by Shri Rishabhdev Adinath ji. Rishabhdev is mentioned in Rigveda. That is, it shows that Jainism was followed before the Vedas. Their symbol is the bull.
2. Shri Ajitnath- Shri Ajitnath ji is the second Tirthankara. Their symbol is the elephant, which indicates that victory should be achieved by facing difficulties.
3. Shri Sambhavnath- Shri Sambhavnath ji had come after Ajitnath Bhagwan ji after one million koti ocean period was over. He was born in the Ikshvaku dynasty. He ruled forty-four lakh years ago for four Purvangas. They are known by the horse symbol.
4. Shri Abhinandannath- After Shri Sambhavnath ji, after nine lakh crore ocean there was Shri Abhinandan Nath ji. He ruled for thirty six and a half million years ago and for eight Purvanga years. His symbol is monkey.
5. Shri Sumatinath- He ruled twenty-nine lakh years ago and his age was forty lakh years.
6. Shri Padmaprabh- Shri Padma Prabhu Bhagwan was born after ninety thousand crore oceans after Lord Sumatinath attained salvation. He ruled till seven and a half lakh years ago. His symbol is a red lotus.
7. Shri Suparshvanath- He is the seventh Tirthankara and was born in the Ishvaku dynasty. Their symbol is the swastika.
8. Shri Chandraprabh- He is the eighth Tirthankara of Jainism. Their sign is the moon. His place of salvation is Sammed Shikhar.
9. Shri Pushpadanta- Shri Pushdant Bhagwan's age was two lakh years ago. Their sign is a crocodile.
10. Shri Sheetalnath- His age was one lakh years ago. His reign was fifty thousand years ago. Their symbol is Kalpavriksha.
11. Shri Shreyansnath- His age was eighty four lakh years. Their symbol is the rhinoceros.
12. Shri Vasupujya- His age was seventy two lakh years. They are recognized by the buffalo symbol.
13. Shri Vimalnath- His age was seven lakh years and his reign was thirty lakh years. Their symbol is a pig.
14. Shri Anantnath- His age was thirty lakh years and his reign was one lakh fifty thousand years. These are identified by the Sehi sign.
15. Shri Dharmanath- Dharmanath Bhagwan ji was born in Kuruvansh. His age was one million years. His reign was fifty thousand years old. Their symbol is thunderbolt.
16. Shri Shantinath- His age was one lakh years. His reign was up to fifty thousand years. He is recognized by the deer symbol.
17. Shri Kun.thu.nath- He was born in the Kuru dynasty. His age was ninety-five thousand years and the reign period was forty-seven thousand five hundred years. His symbol is the goat.
18. Shri Arhanath- His age was eighty four thousand years and the reign period was up to forty two thousand years. His symbol is fish.
19. Shri Mallinath- His age was fifty-five thousand years and he is recognized by the Kalash symbol.
20. Shri Munisruvratnath- His reign was up to fifteen thousand years and his symbol is tortoise.
21. Shri Naminath- His age was ten thousand years and the reign period was of five thousand years. His symbol is Neelkamal.
22. Shri Neminath- His age was one thousand years and is recognized by the conch shell. He is also called Arishtanemi ji.
23. Shri Parshvanath- He was born in Ishvaku dynasty and his symbol is snake.
24. Shri Mahavir- His sadhana period was 12 years. His symbol is a lion. His birthday is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti.
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