Here are some main qualities (gun) of Bhagwan Shantinath (Shantinath Dada), the 16th Tirthankar:

1. Embodiment of Shanti (Peace)

- As his name suggests, he is the murti of shanti – complete inner peace and calm. - His darshan is believed to bring mental peace, balance and stability in life. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Karuna (Compassion)

- In all his past lives, he is described as very compassionate, without enmity to anyone. - He had deep daya for all jiv, including animals, and inspired others towards ahimsa. ( oshwal.org.uk)

1. Ahimsa & Maitri (Non‑violence & Friendliness)

- He taught the greatness of non‑violence and friendship towards all beings. - His life shows how a powerful Chakravarti (emperor) can still live with softness, forgiveness and maitri. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Samata (Equanimity) & Control of Senses

- His first sermon is connected with winning over the indriyas (senses). - He is an ideal of self‑control, detachment and spiritual discipline. ( oshwal.org.uk)

1. Tapa & Tyag (Penance and Renunciation)

- After ruling as a Chakravarti, he renounced his kingdom, accepted diksha and did intense tapasya. - Through this, he attained Keval‑jnan and later moksha at Sammed Shikhar. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Symbol: Hiran (Deer)

- His lanchhan is deer, which shows gentleness, grace and non‑hurtfulness. - Just like a deer is shy and harmless, Shantinath Bhagwan’s nature is komal, dayalu and shant. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Practical Impact for Devotees

- Devotees worship Shantinath Dada especially for: - Shanti in home and mind - Control over anger and ego - Inspiration to live ahimsak, satya‑par life (non‑violent, truthful). ( jainknowledge.com)

You can read a short Jain‑based description of Shantinath Bhagwan here