next chovishi list
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Answer
In Jain tradition, the next Chovisi means the 24 Tirthankars of the future time cycle.
The commonly accepted list of the future 24 Tirthankars is:
- Shri Padmanabha Swami
- Shri Surdev Swami
- Shri Suparshva Swami
- Shri Svayamprabha Swami
- Shri Sarvanubhuti Swami
- Shri Devshruti Swami
- Shri Udaynath Swami
- Shri Pedhalputra Swami
- Shri Pottil Swami
- Shri Shatakirti Swami
- Shri Suvrat Swami
- Shri Amam Swami
- Shri Nishkashay Swami
- Shri Nishpulak Swami
- Shri Nirmam Swami
- Shri Chitragupta Swami
- Shri Samadhi Swami
- Shri Samvar Swami
- Shri Yashodhar Swami
- Shri Vijay Swami
- Shri Malli Swami
- Shri Devchandra Swami
- Shri Anantvirya Swami
- Shri Bhadrakrit Swami
Explanation
“Chovisi” means a group of 24 Tirthankars. According to Jain time-cycle belief:
- The present Chovisi includes Bhagwan Rishabhdev to Bhagwan Mahavir.
- The next Chovisi will arise in the future ascending time cycle.
- Some souls known in Jain tradition, such as King Shrenik, are believed to become Tirthankars in the future Chovisi.
Takeaway
The next Chovisi reminds us that the path of Dharma continues eternally, and souls who purify themselves completely can become Tirthankars in future time cycles.