Name the tirthankars of the previous chovisi
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Answer
The 24 Tirthankars of the previous Chovisi are traditionally named as:
- Shri Kevalji
- Shri Nirvani
- Shri Sagar
- Shri Mahayash
- Shri Vimal
- Shri Sarvanubhuti
- Shri Shridhar
- Shri Datta
- Shri Damodar
- Shri Sutej
- Shri Swami
- Shri Munisuvrat
- Shri Sumati
- Shri Shivgati
- Shri Astag
- Shri Nami
- Shri Anil
- Shri Yashodhar
- Shri Krutarth
- Shri Jineshwar
- Shri Shuddhmati
- Shri Shivankar
- Shri Spandan
- Shri Samprati
Explanation
In Jain Dharma, a Chovisi means a group of 24 Tirthankars. The present time cycle has our well-known 24 Tirthankars beginning with Shri Rishabhdev Bhagwan and ending with Shri Mahavir Swami Bhagwan.
The previous Chovisi refers to the 24 Tirthankars of the earlier time cycle.
Takeaway
Jain tradition teaches that Tirthankars appear in repeated cycles of time to re-establish the path of liberation through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.