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    The Tirthankaras have they moskha outside or in a room closed?

    a month ago 17

    Answer

    In Jain Dharma, Tirthankaras attain moksha not inside a closed room, but when the soul leaves the body at the end of life and goes to Siddhashila. Traditionally, this happens in an open, sacred setting, not in a confined room.

    Explanation

    A Tirthankara first attains Keval Gyan while living in the world. Later, when the body is fully finished, the soul becomes Siddha and reaches moksha.

    So:

    • Keval Gyan = attained while living
    • Moksha = attained after leaving the body
    • Final liberation = the soul rises to Siddhashila

    In Jain tradition, important spiritual events of a Tirthankara are not viewed as ordinary worldly deaths. They are sacred liberation moments.

    Spiritual Understanding

    Moksha is not about a physical room, building, or place in the worldly sense. It is the liberation of the soul from karmic bondage.

    That is why Jain Dharma emphasizes:

    • purity of soul
    • destruction of karma
    • detachment from the body and world

    A closed room has no special role in moksha. What matters is the soul’s complete freedom from karma.

    Takeaway

    A Tirthankara attains moksha after leaving the body, and the liberated soul reaches Siddhashila. It is not about being inside a closed room.
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