Is ram and Krishna part of jainism
Yes, Ram and Krishna are part of Jain tradition, but they are not Tirthankars.
In Jainism:
- Sri Ram is revered as an ideal and noble figure, often identified with Baladeva in Jain narratives.
- Sri Krishna is also included in Jain cosmology and stories, often identified as Vasudeva.
- Their lives are described differently in Jain texts than in Hindu texts.
- They are not worshipped as liberated Tirthankars in Jain Dharma.
So, in short:
- Part of Jain literature and tradition: Yes
- Tirthankar: No
- Central objects of Jain worship: No
Jainism respects them as important historical or legendary figures within its own narrative framework, while the highest spiritual guides in Jainism are the 24 Tirthankars.