Please give full traditional list of all 108 virtues in English
In Jain tradition, the 108 virtues are commonly understood as the combined virtues of the Panch Parmeshthi:
- Arihant — 12 virtues
- Siddha — 8 virtues
- Acharya — 36 virtues
- Upadhyaya — 25 virtues
- Sadhu — 27 virtues
Together: 12 + 8 + 36 + 25 + 27 = 108.
Below is the traditional English rendering of these virtues.
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1) Arihant — 12 virtues
- Destroyed the four destructive karmas
- Omniscient
- Omniperceptive
- Free from delusion
- Free from attachment
- Free from aversion
- Possessor of infinite knowledge
- Possessor of infinite perception
- Possessor of infinite bliss
- Possessor of infinite energy
- Teacher of the true path
- Worshipped by gods and humans
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2) Siddha — 8 virtues
- Liberated soul
- Free from all karma
- Pure consciousness
- Perfect knowledge
- Perfect perception
- Perfect bliss
- Perfect energy
- Eternal and formless
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3) Acharya — 36 virtues
- Supreme discipline
- Great vows
- Carefulness in walking
- Carefulness in speaking
- Carefulness in eating
- Carefulness in lifting and placing objects
- Carefulness in excreting
- Control of mind
- Control of speech
- Control of body
- Forgiveness
- Humility
- Straightforwardness
- Contentment
- Truthfulness
- Self-restraint
- Renunciation
- Non-possessiveness
- Calmness
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Absence of anger
- Absence of pride
- Absence of deceit
- Absence of greed
- Purity of conduct
- Courage in austerity
- Firmness in vows
- Deep scriptural knowledge
- Ability to guide the sangh
- Ability to protect monks and nuns
- Ability to uphold discipline
- Ability to inspire right conduct
- Absence of negligence
- Freedom from worldly attachment
- Leadership in the path of liberation
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4) Upadhyaya — 25 virtues
- Teacher of scriptures
- Knower of the Agamas
- Knower of the path
- Faithful to the Jain order
- Free from pride
- Free from anger
- Free from deceit
- Free from greed
- Self-controlled
- Truthful
- Compassionate
- Steady in meditation
- Skillful in teaching
- Pure in conduct
- Detached from possessions
- Courageous in austerity
- Supporter of right knowledge
- Promoter of right faith
- Promoter of right conduct
- Observer of vows
- Careful in all actions
- Free from negligence
- Calm in mind
- Dedicated to study
- Guide toward liberation
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5) Sadhu — 27 virtues
- Great vow of non-violence
- Great vow of truth
- Great vow of non-stealing
- Great vow of celibacy
- Great vow of non-possession
- Carefulness in walking
- Carefulness in speaking
- Carefulness in eating
- Carefulness in lifting and placing objects
- Carefulness in excretion
- Control of mind
- Control of speech
- Control of body
- Forgiveness
- Humility
- Straightforwardness
- Contentment
- Truthfulness
- Self-restraint
- Renunciation
- Non-attachment
- Endurance
- Equanimity
- Fearlessness in austerity
- Devotion to liberation
- Detachment from the world
- Steadfastness in spiritual practice
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Short traditional summary
The 108 virtues are often remembered as the virtues of:- Arihant: 12
- Siddha: 8
- Acharya: 36
- Upadhyaya: 25
- Sadhu: 27
If you want, I can also give this in:
- simple one-line English
- Sanskrit/Prakrit terms with English meaning
- a clean table for memorization