Shantinath Dada (Shantinath Bhagwan) is the 16th Tirthankar. His main “qualities” (gun) that we remember are:

1. Shanti (deep peace)

- He is called “Shantinath” = Nath (Lord) of Shanti (peace). - His very name and life show inner shanti, without krodh (anger), maan (ego), maya (deceit), lobh (greed).

1. Ahimsa (perfect non‑violence)

- No hurt by mind, speech, or body to any jiv. - He taught gentle behaviour, forgiveness, and compassion for all living beings.

1. Samyaktva (right faith), Samyak Jnan (right knowledge), Samyak Charitra (right conduct)

- As a Tirthankar, he had complete faith in tattvas, perfect omniscient knowledge (keval‑jnan), and absolutely pure conduct. - No delusion, no mithyatva.

1. Vairagya and Tyag (detachment and renunciation)

- Left his royal life and all pleasures very calmly. - Showed how to live in the world but stay unattached.

1. Kshama (forgiveness) and Maitri (friendliness)

- No revenge, only forgiveness. - Equal friendliness to friend and enemy; same drashti towards all.

1. Upkar / Karuna (benefiting all souls)

- By giving deshna, he opened the path of moksha for countless jivas. - His dharma helps beings reduce karma and move towards liberation.

1. Shuddhata (purity) and Aparigraha (non‑possessiveness)

- No inner or outer possessiveness. - Mind always in the pure soul (shuddh-atma-bhav).

Because of these, remembering Shantinath Bhagwan brings shanti in mind and helps us reduce anger, fear, and tension.

If you want to read more about Shantinath Bhagwan’s life and importance, you can see this detailed page and his life story here .