How many thithankars did not marry
3
Answer
In Jain tradition, 2 Tirthankars did not marry:
- Shri Mallinath Bhagwan — the 19th Tirthankar
- Shri Neminath Bhagwan — the 22nd Tirthankar
Explanation
Most Tirthankars lived as householders before taking diksha. However:
- Mallinath Bhagwan is traditionally understood as having remained unmarried.
- Neminath Bhagwan renounced worldly life before marriage, after seeing animals meant to be slaughtered for the wedding feast.
Takeaway
These examples show the Jain ideal of deep vairagya — detachment from worldly life — and compassion for all living beings.