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    Hiw is ravana mentioned as per Jain literature

    11 months ago 86

    Ravana is mentioned in Jain literature, but he is not worshipped as a god. In Jain Ramayana narratives he is one of the 63 Salakapurushas (illustrious beings) and is often described as a highly learned Vidyadhara who is a devotee of Jain Tirthankaras. Important points:

    • He is a mortal king, not a deity, and his life is used to teach karma, ethics, and the path to liberation.
    • In the Jain versions, Rama ( Padma) is a Baladeva and Ravana stands as the Prati-Vasudeva counterpart. Lakshmana is the one who ultimately defeats Ravana in many Jain retellings, not Rama.
    • The portrayal emphasizes Jain values such as nonviolence and spiritual progress, while Ravana’s flaws and karma are laid bare to illustrate moral lessons. Some texts also recount his potential for future spiritual progress, but he is not considered a god.

    There are variations between Digambar and Śvetambar tellings, but the core idea remains: Ravana is a respected but fallible figure within a Jain moral framework, not a divine being.

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