Wives of Tirthankars
In Jain Dharma, Tirthankars are spiritual beings who renounce worldly life. Before diksha, many of them lived as गृहस्थ and some are described as having wives, but their wives are not central to Jain teachings.
Important points:
- Tirthankarhood is not defined by marriage.
- In Jain scriptures and traditions, details of spouses vary in some cases.
- The focus is on their vairagya, tapas, keval jnana, and moksha-marga.
So, if you mean:
- “Did Tirthankars have wives?” — Some did, according to tradition.
- “Are their wives important in Jain Dharma?” — No, they are not a major spiritual subject.
If you want, I can give the names of wives of individual Tirthankars in Jain tradition.