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 precede 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 Tirthankara in Jainism?
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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24 Tirthankaras Names, Symbols and Birthplaces (List)
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:
| Sr.No | Name | Symbol | Birthplace | Colour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Next 24 Tirthankaras: Full Name List (Chovisi)
Below are the names of the future 24 Tirthankaras who are going to appear 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)
With Ganesha’s Grace,
The GaneshaSpeaks Team
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