Answer

Anantvīrya is traditionally counted among the future Tirthankars of the coming time cycle in Jain Dharma.

He is regarded as one of the 24 future Tirthankars who will appear in the next Utsarpiṇī kāl — the ascending half-cycle of time.

Explanation

In Jain tradition, just as there are 24 Tirthankars in the present Avasarpiṇī kāl, there will also be 24 Tirthankars in the future Utsarpiṇī kāl.

Anantvīrya is listed as a future Tirthankar. However, different Jain traditions and texts may preserve lists with some variation in names or order.

Spiritual Understanding

The name Anantvīrya means “one with infinite spiritual energy or strength.” In Jain Dharma, a Tirthankar is not an incarnation of God, but a perfected soul who attains Keval Jñān and establishes the path of liberation for others.

Takeaway

Anantvīrya is a future Tirthankar of the next ascending time cycle, remembered with reverence in Jain tradition.