From the Jain view, a Tirthankar is completely detached, शांत, and free from anger or attachment. So they would not react out of emotional impulse or worldly force.

But it is not correct to say they “just do nothing” in a careless sense. A Tirthankar’s very presence, teachings, and vows are meant to awaken अहिंसा, करुणा, and right conduct in beings. They do not act like an ordinary person driven by desire or hatred, and they do not interfere with the karmic unfolding of every event.

So in simple terms:

• They would remain equanimous
• They would not act with violence or revenge
• They would teach non-violence and compassion
• They are not worldly rescuers in the emotional sense

For us, Jain dharma does not mean passively allowing harm if it can be stopped with minimal violence. A Jain should try to protect life and prevent harm as far as possible, while keeping अहिंसा as pure as possible.

So the Jain answer is: A Tirthankar is fully detached, but the principle of compassion and अहिंसा is never indifferent to suffering.