Answer

In Jain tradition, the 72 Kalā (72 arts or skills) are commonly mentioned as the complete set of worldly arts and accomplishments taught to noble princes and highly educated persons in ancient times.

In Jain narratives, great personalities are often described as being skilled in many arts. However, the exact list of 72 Kalā can vary across texts and traditions.

So, I can explain the idea step by step, but I should be careful not to present one fixed list as the only scriptural list.

Step-by-Step Understanding

• Step 1: Meaning of Kalā
  “Kalā” means an art, skill, craft, science, or refined accomplishment.
• Step 2: Meaning of 72 Kalā
  The term “72 Kalā” refers to a broad traditional collection of skills related to learning, culture, discipline, administration, language, music, movement, calculation, weapons, crafts, and social refinement.
• Step 3: Purpose of learning Kalā
  These arts were considered useful for developing intelligence, discipline, memory, creativity, confidence, and practical ability.
• Step 4: Jain perspective
  Jain Dharma does not treat worldly arts as the final goal of life. Even if someone masters many Kalā, the highest aim remains:
  • Right Faith
  • Right Knowledge
  • Right Conduct
  • Freedom from attachment and karma
• Step 5: Spiritual lesson
  Mastery of worldly skills is valuable only when guided by humility, non-violence, self-control, and dharma.

Important Note

I should not invent or give an uncertain full list of all 72 Kalā as a fixed Jain scriptural list unless the exact traditional source is specified.

If you want, you can ask:

• “Give the commonly known list of 72 Kalā”
• “Explain 72 Kalā in Jainism”
• “72 Kalā Gujarati ma samjavo”
• “72 Kalā of Bhagwan Mahavir or Tirthankars”

Takeaway

The 72 Kalā represent complete worldly excellence, but Jain Dharma teaches that the greatest excellence is purification of the soul through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.