Answer

The 11 Ganadhars of Bhagwan Mahavir are traditionally listed as:

1. Indrabhuti Gautam
2. Agnibhuti
3. Vayubhuti
4. Vyakt
5. Sudharma
6. Mandit
7. Mauryaputra
8. Akampit
9. Achalbhadra
10. Metarya
11. Prabhas

Explanation

Ganadhars were the chief disciples of Bhagwan Mahavir. They were highly learned and were entrusted with leading the Jain sangh and preserving the teachings.

• Gautam Swami was the first and most prominent Ganadhar.
• After Bhagwan Mahavir’s nirvana, Sudharma Swami became the main spiritual successor in the lineage.

Spellings can vary slightly in different Jain traditions and texts, but the above list is the commonly accepted one.

Spiritual Understanding

The 11 Ganadhars show us the strength of true disciplehood in Jain Dharma.

They represent:

• deep faith
• humility before the Tirthankar
• dedication to right knowledge
• responsibility to preserve the teachings

Their lives remind us that wisdom is not only in learning, but also in surrender, discipline, and service to Dharma.

Takeaway

The 11 Ganadhars were Bhagwan Mahavir’s principal disciples who helped spread and preserve Jain teachings. If you want, I can also give you their short life stories or explain who Gautam Swami was.