Answer

No. In Jain Dharma, a Tirthankar does not engage in sex after renunciation.

Some Tirthankars lived as householders before renunciation, and according to Jain tradition, many had family life during that householder stage. But once they renounce worldly life and become ascetics, they practice complete celibacy, known as brahmacharya.

Explanation

In Jain tradition, a Tirthankar’s life has different stages:

• Before renunciation: Some Tirthankars were born as princes or householders and lived in society.
• At renunciation: They gave up worldly attachments, possessions, sensual pleasures, and family life.
• After renunciation: They practiced perfect self-control, meditation, austerity, and complete celibacy.
• After Keval Gyan: They became omniscient and established the fourfold Jain Sangh.

Sexual activity is considered a form of bodily attachment and passion. A Tirthankar, especially after renunciation, is completely free from such attachment.

Spiritual Understanding

The greatness of a Tirthankar is that they conquer inner passions such as attachment, aversion, desire, anger, pride, deceit, and greed. Their life shows the highest path of purity, restraint, and liberation.

Takeaway

According to Jain Dharma: Before renunciation, some Tirthankars may have lived a householder life; after renunciation, there is absolutely no sexual activity.