Answer

Tapā Gaccha Paṭa Paramparā means the traditional lineage of ācāryas in the Tapā Gaccha, a major Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak Jain gaccha.

Tapā Gaccha is traditionally associated with Ācārya Jagacchandra Sūri, who was given the title “Tapā” because of his intense austerity and tapas.

Explanation

In Jain tradition, a paṭa paramparā refers to the succession of ācāryas who sit on the spiritual seat of a gaccha or saṅgha lineage.

The Tapā Gaccha lineage is generally understood as continuing through:

• Lord Mahāvīra
• Gaṇadhara Gautama Svāmī
• Successive Jain ācāryas of the Śvetāmbara tradition
• Ācārya Jagacchandra Sūri, associated with the formal identity of Tapā Gaccha
• Later Tapā Gaccha ācāryas and sub-lineages

A complete paṭa paramparā may differ slightly depending on the specific śākhā, saṅgha, or temple tradition, because Tapā Gaccha later developed several branches and seats.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of paṭa paramparā is not merely historical. It preserves:

• Right faith in the Jain path
• Scriptural learning
• Monastic discipline
• Ritual tradition
• Continuity of guru-disciple transmission

In Jain Dharma, the guru-paramparā is respected because it carries forward the teachings of the Jinas with discipline, restraint, and devotion.

Takeaway

Tapā Gaccha Paṭa Paramparā is the ācārya lineage of the Tapā Gaccha tradition, beginning from the broader Jain guru-paramparā and especially associated with Ācārya Jagacchandra Sūri. For an exact full list, it is best to refer to the specific Tapā Gaccha śākhā or paṭṭāvalī followed by your saṅgha.