What are the 108 qualities praised in arihants/siddhas
In Jain Dharma, the 108 qualities are commonly understood as the collective virtues of the Panch Parmeshti:
- Arihant — 12 qualities
- Siddha — 8 qualities
- Acharya — 36 qualities
- Upadhyaya — 25 qualities
- Sadhu — 27 qualities
Total = 108 qualities
1) Arihant’s 12 qualities
These are the divine virtues of the Tirthankars / Arihants:- Infinite knowledge
- Infinite perception
- Infinite bliss
- Infinite power
- Faultlessness
- Absence of attachment
- Absence of hatred
- Unobstructed speech / divine preaching
- Supreme compassion
- Establishment of the Jain Sangh / Tirth
- Destroyer of karmic enemies
- Worship-worthy state
2) Siddha’s 8 qualities
These are the qualities of the liberated soul:- Right faith
- Right knowledge
- Right conduct
- Infinite knowledge
- Infinite perception
- Infinite bliss
- Infinite power
- Formless, pure liberated state
Important note
If you mean “108 qualities praised in Arihants/Siddhas”, then strictly speaking:- Arihant is praised for 12 qualities
- Siddha is praised for 8 qualities
- The number 108 usually comes from the combined virtues of all 5 Parmeshthis, not only Arihant and Siddha.
In Jain worship, the 108 is very sacred and represents completeness of spiritual excellence.