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    in which aara we are currentl

    8 months ago 145

    According to Jain Dharma, right now we are in:

    • Half-cycle (kāl): Avasarpinī (descending / dharma and happiness are decreasing)
    • Āra (era): 5th āra – Duṣamā (Pancham Kāl / Dukhama Kāl)

    Main points about the 5th āra:

    • It is a sorrow‑dominant period – more dukkh, less real sukh.
    • Lifespan, strength, and spirituality are low and declining.
    • In Bhārat Kṣetra (our region):
    - No new Tīrthankars will arise now. - No new Kevalī and no moksha from here in this āra.
    • The 5th āra’s total duration is traditionally 21,000 years, and we are only a few thousand years into it; many thousands of years are still left. ( jainknowledge.com)

    Both Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions agree that:

    • We are in Avasarpinī,
    • and specifically in the 5th āra (Duṣamā) in Bhārat Kṣetra. ( jainknowledge.com)

    For a simple explanation of which āra we are in and the Jain time cycle, you can read more here

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