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    So according to tirthankaras, a person can be spirituallyliberated even without going to temple

    7 months ago 125

    Yes. According to Jain Tirthankars and scriptures, liberation (moksha) does not depend on going to a temple.

    What actually leads to moksha in Jainism

    Tirthankars have shown that moksha comes only through:
    • Samyak Darshan – right faith
    • Samyak Jnan – right knowledge
    • Samyak Charitra – right conduct (including vows, ahimsa, aparigraha, etc.)

    If these three are perfected and all karmas are destroyed, the soul becomes liberated. This can happen without ever entering a physical temple building.

    Then what is the role of temple and puja?

    Temple, idols, puja, tirth-yatra etc. are:
    • Helpers (upay) on the path – they create bhakti, detachment, and right attitude
    • Places that remind us of Tirthankars’ qualities and inspire us to follow their path
    • Opportunities to do samvar–nirjara (stop new karma, shed old karma) through devotion, vows, and discipline ( jainknowledge.com)

    But the temple itself does not “give” moksha. Only inner purification of the soul does.

    Example from Jain tradition

    • Many souls attained moksha as munis in forests, mountains, caves, not in constructed temples.
    • Even Tirthankars themselves attained kevaljnan and moksha in the open (under trees, on mountains), not in marble temples.

    Balanced understanding

    • One can be spiritually progressing and finally liberated without going to a temple, if they have true samyak darshan, follow vows, remove passions, and do real sadhana.
    • Still, Tirthankars and Acharyas encourage temple, puja, svadhyaya, samayik because most of us need such supports to keep the mind on dharma and away from vices.

    So: Temple is a powerful aid, not a compulsory condition. Moksha depends on your inner state (bhav), not the building you stand in.

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