Here are concise Jain-origin facts about the term you asked for:

• Arihant: In Jainism, an Arihant is a soul that has conquered inner passions (kashayas) and attained kevalajñāna (omniscient knowledge). An Arihant has achieved a perfect state of spiritual realization but may still be in a worldly presence; it is a step before attaining siddha (liberation). There are multiple Arihants known as Tirthankaras or other highly realized souls in Jain tradition.

• Pad (path/stage): In Jainism, “Pad” often means a stage or path on the spiritual ladder. When paired with a term like Arihant, it can denote the stage of progress toward or associated with becoming an Arihant, or the path one follows in the pursuit of that realization. It emphasizes progression through ethical conduct, right faith, and knowledge.

• Core ideas connected to an Arihant’s path:

- Right faith (sadhu-sambandha): true conviction in the Jain doctrine, the enlightened beings, and the path. - Right knowledge (nyāya-jñāna): correct understanding of Jain truths (like karma, samsara, and liberation). - Right conduct (chāritra): disciplined ethical behavior, non-violence, truth, nondetachment, and other vows. - Detachment from worldly pleasures and gradual refinement of the soul’s qualities.

• Digambar vs. Śvetāmbar notes:

- Both traditions honor Arihants and the concept of a spiritual path toward liberation, but there are differences in canonical emphasis and naming practices. The essential Jain view remains the same: Arihants are highly realized souls who have conquered inner enemies and attained kevalajñāna.

If you’re looking for a specific text or a precise description of a text named “Arihant Pad” in a particular sect, I can try to locate a traditional stanza or passage and explain its arth (meaning) exactly as it appears in that tradition.