Show me the lists of all 72 Tirthankaras.
Answer
In mainstream Jain tradition, the commonly accepted list is of
24 Tirthankaras in the present avasarpiṇi. There is
not a standard, universally accepted list of 72 Tirthankaras in the way there is for the 24 Tirthankaras.
Explanation
The 24 Tirthankaras of the present avasarpiṇi are:
- Rishabhdeva
- Ajitnath
- Sambhavnath
- Abhinandannath
- Sumatinath
- Padmaprabhu
- Suparshvanath
- Chandraprabhu
- Pushpadanta
- Shitalnath
- Shreyanshnath
- Vasupujya
- Vimalnath
- Anantnath
- Dharmanath
- Shantinath
- Kunthunath
- Aranath
- Mallinath
- Munisuvratnath
- Naminath
- Neminath
- Parshvanath
- Mahavir Swami
Spiritual Understanding
In Jain Dharma, the Tirthankaras are the supreme spiritual teachers who show the path of liberation. Their lives inspire us toward:
- non-violence
- truth
- non-possessiveness
- self-discipline
- compassion for all living beings
Takeaway
If you want, I can also give you the
24 Tirthankaras in Gujarati, or provide their
lanchhan, birthplace, and माता-पिता details in a clean table.