Shantinath Bhagwan is the 16th Tirthankar in Jainism. His name signifies peace (Shanti), and he is revered by both the Digambar and Shwetambar Jain communities as an enlightened teacher who showed the path of non-violence, truth, and spiritual conduct.

Key points:

• Position: 16th Tirthankar in the Jain cosmic cycle.
• Meaning: “Shanti” = peace; he embodies the ideal of inner and outer peace.
• Veneration: Central to both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, though the visual depictions, symbols, and historical details may vary slightly between these two main sects.
• Teachings: Like other Tirthankars, his life and sermons emphasize ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (celibacy), and aparigraha (non-attachment).

If you’d like, I can share more about his symbols, famous temples, or specific stories from Jain scriptures—and I can note where Digambar and Shwetambar traditions differ on those points.