Tirthankara
In Jainism, a Tirthankara ("Fordmaker") is a human who achieved enlightenment, became a Jina, and whose religious teachings have formed the canon of Jainism; although not Gods, statues of Tirthankaras are found in temples. Each Tirthankara is associated with an animal, object, or other such symbol.
Tirthankaras are so-named because they were the founders of "tirtha". which were communities of Jainists said to act as a "ford across the river of human misery".
All the Tirthankaras are said to have been princes, who adopted asceticism; except for the 19th, which Svetambaras believe to have been a woman. Many scholars believe that only the last two Tirthankaras actually existed.
List of Tirthankaras
The 24 Tirthankaras in order with their symbol are as follows
1. Lord Adinathji (Rishabdaji) Bull
2. Ajitnathji Elephant
3. Sambharnathji Horse
4. Abhiaandam Swamy Monkey
5. Sumathinathji Curlew (Kraunea)
6. Padamprabhu Red Lotus
7. Suparaswanath Swastik
8. Chandraji Prabhu Moon
9. Suvidhinathji Crocodile
10. Shitalnathji Srivatsa
11. Shregansnath Rhinosocerous
12. Vasupujya Buffalo
13. Vimalnath Boar
14. Ananthnath Bear (Falcon)
15. Dharamnath Spike-headed Club (Vajradanda)
16. Shantinath Deer
17. kuntunath He-Goat
18. Arnathji Fish
19. Mallinath Water Pot
20. Muniswasthji Tortoise
21. Naminath Blue Lotus
22. Neminath Shell (Conch)
23. Parswanath Serpent
24 Mahavir Swamy Lion
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