can we take vow on name of tirthankars
Yes, in Jain Dharma you can take a vow or resolve in the presence of Tirthankars, with respect and pure intention.
But it should be understood properly:
- Tirthankars are Arihants and ideal guides, not to be used as a basis for casual oath-taking.
- A Jain vow should be taken as a self-discipline pledge for ahimsa, truth, non-stealing, brahmacharya, and aparigraha.
- It is better to take the vow before the image or name of Tirthankar Bhagwan with reverence, rather than as a worldly oath.
- The main spirit in Jainism is inner sincerity and restraint, not forceful oath-taking.
So, yes, a vow may be taken in the name or presence of Tirthankars if it is spiritually respectful and for dharma. If you mean an ordinary oath for worldly matters, Jainism generally emphasizes truthfulness and restraint over oath-taking.