Answer

In Jain Dharma, the 11 Gandhars (chief disciples) of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami are:

• 1. Indrabhuti Gautam Swami
• 2. Agnibhuti
• 3. Vayubhuti
• 4. Vyakta
• 5. Sudharma Swami
• 6. Mandit
• 7. Mauryaputra
• 8. Akampit
• 9. Achalbhrata
• 10. Metarya
• 11. Prabhas

Explanation

The Gandhars were the main disciples of a Tirthankar. They understood the divine preaching of the Tirthankar and organized it into teachings for others.

Among Bhagwan Mahavir’s Gandhars, Indrabhuti Gautam Swami is the most well-known, and Sudharma Swami continued the Jain tradition after Mahavir Swami’s nirvana.

Takeaway

The Gandhars played a very important role in preserving and spreading the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami.