Shashwat tirth praised by shrimandar swami bhagwan
In Jainism, Shashwat Tirths (eternal pilgrimage centers) are places of great spiritual significance that are believed to always exist, regardless of the time cycle (kalchakra). According to Jain tradition, these tirths are praised by Tirthankaras and revered beings.
Shri Mandar Swami Bhagwan is one of the Tirthankaras of the current avasarpini (descending half-cycle) as worshipped in the Mahavideh Kshetra, a world believed to exist in the Jain cosmology. According to Jain scriptures and traditions, Shrimandar Swami and other Tirthankaras of Mahavideh Kshetra have praised and described the glories of these Shashwat Tirths.
Among the most prominent Shashwat Tirths are:
- Sammed Shikharji: The place where twenty Tirthankaras attained moksha in Bharat Kshetra.
- Shatrunjay Tirth: Revered as eternal, with countless souls having attained liberation here.
- Girnar Tirth
- Champapuri Tirth
- Rajgir (Rajgrihi) Tirth
- Pavapuri Tirth
- Astapad Tirth
- Kailash Parvat (in Mahavideh Kshetra)
Scriptural Reference: Jain texts such as Jambudweep Prajnapti and various Tirthmala (pilgrimage eulogies) mention that Tirthankaras like Shrimandar Swami praise these eternal tirths by highlighting their sanctity, their role in spiritual progress, and their connection to countless souls' liberation.
Summary: Shrimandar Swami Bhagwan, like other Tirthankaras, has praised Shashwat Tirths for their eternal spiritual significance and as places where innumerable souls have attained liberation. Visiting or remembering these tirths is considered highly meritorious in Jain tradition.
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