How many tatwa are there
Answer
In Jain Dharma, there are generally 9 tattvas.Explanation
They are:- Jiva
- Ajiva
- Asrava
- Bandha
- Punya
- Papa
- Samhara / Samvara
- Nirjara
- Moksha
Some traditions explain them as 7 tattvas by combining Punya and Papa under Asrava or by presenting a simpler classification. But the commonly taught Jain list is 9 tattvas.
Spiritual Understanding
The tattvas are the foundation of Jain philosophy. They help us understand:- what the soul is,
- how karma enters,
- how bondage happens,
- and how liberation is achieved.