NAME ARHIANT BHAGVAN
“Arihant Bhagwan” is a very important term in Jain Dharma.
Meaning of “Arihant”
- Ari = enemies
- Hant = destroyer
These enemies are:
- krodh (anger)
- maan (pride)
- māyā (deceit)
- lobh (greed)
Who is Arihant Bhagwan?
Arihant Bhagwan is:
- A living kevali (one who has attained Keval Jnan – perfect knowledge)
- Has destroyed all ghātiya karmas (knowledge‑covering, perception‑covering, deluding, energy‑obstructing karmas)
- Still has a physical body, so is present in some loka (like Mahavideh Kshetra)
- Is vitarag – completely free from attachment and hatred
- Is a Tirthankar if he also establishes the Jain Sangh (fourfold order)
After the end of that life, Arihant Bhagwan becomes Siddha Bhagwan (liberated soul) in Siddha Shila.
Examples (for understanding)
- In our present time (Bharat Kshetra), Bhagwan Mahavir was Arihant Bhagwan when he attained Keval Jnan. After nirvana, he is Siddha.
- In Mahavideh Kshetra, there are living Tirthankar Arihants like Simandhar Swami (according to Jain tradition).
Short summary
Arihant Bhagwan = the soul who, by destroying inner enemies and ghātiya karmas, has attained Keval Jnan and is completely vitarag, but still has a body.
If you tell me what exactly you want (meaning, list of Tirthankars, or difference between Arihant and Siddha), I can explain that part in more detail.