How many chouvisi of tirthankar Bhagwan are there
Answer
In Jain Dharma, one Chauvīsī means 24 Tirthankar Bhagwans.Explanation
- In one Avasarpiṇī half-cycle of time, there are 24 Tirthankars.
- In one Utsarpiṇī half-cycle, there are also 24 Tirthankars.
- So, in one full time cycle, there are 48 Tirthankars.
Spiritual Understanding
The Chauvīsī is sacred because each Tirthankar shows the path of:- Right faith
- Right knowledge
- Right conduct
Their lives inspire us toward liberation and inner purification.