Answer

In Jain Dharma, no monk from today’s century has become a Tirthankar.

A Tirthankar is not someone who becomes a Tirthankar in the present ordinary sense. According to Jain tradition, Tirthankars appear in specific cosmic time cycles and re-establish the fourfold Jain Sangh: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.

In our current time cycle, the 24th and last Tirthankar is Bhagwan Mahavir Swami.

Explanation

A monk may attain very high spiritual states through right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, and deep tapasya. However, becoming a Tirthankar requires the special fruition of Tirthankar-nām-karma, which is bound in a previous life through extraordinary spiritual causes.

Jain tradition teaches that in the present descending time cycle, the 24 Tirthankars have already appeared, ending with Bhagwan Mahavir Swami.

Spiritual Understanding

Great monks of today may guide society, preserve Jain teachings, practice renunciation, and inspire countless people. But they are not called Tirthankars unless clearly established by Jain scripture and tradition.

Takeaway

According to Jain Dharma, no monk in today’s century has become a Tirthankar. The present era’s last Tirthankar is Bhagwan Mahavir Swami.