In Jain Dharma, the 108 virtues of the Panch Parmeshti are the collective sacred qualities of:

1. Arihant – 12 virtues
2. Siddha – 8 virtues
3. Acharya – 36 virtues
4. Upadhyaya – 25 virtues
5. Sadhu – 27 virtues

Together:

12 + 8 + 36 + 25 + 27 = 108

Brief meaning of each

1) Arihant – 12 virtues

Arihants are beings who have destroyed the inner enemies like anger, ego, deceit, greed, and attachment, and have attained perfect perception, knowledge, and bliss while still in the body.

2) Siddha – 8 virtues

Siddhas are liberated souls, free from all karmas, residing in Siddhashila, possessing the eight supreme qualities:

• infinite knowledge
• infinite perception
• infinite bliss
• infinite energy
• subtlety
• unobstructed existence
• immateriality
• eternity in liberated state

3) Acharya – 36 virtues

Acharyas are the spiritual leaders of the Jain order. Their 36 virtues are mainly based on strict discipline, conduct, and observance of vows.

4) Upadhyaya – 25 virtues

Upadhyayas are the preceptors who teach the Jain scriptures and guide seekers on the path of right knowledge.

5) Sadhu – 27 virtues

Sadhus are monks who follow the great vows and live with complete renunciation, purity, and non-violence.

Why 108 is important

In Jain tradition, 108 is considered highly auspicious and complete. That is why mala-japa often has 108 beads, symbolizing remembrance of the holy qualities of the Panch Parmeshti.

If you want, I can also give the full traditional list of all 108 virtues in Sanskrit/Prakrit names.