Tirthankaras who guide men and women across river of existence - Art & Culture
Q. In Jainism ‘tirthankaras’ mean- Published on 17 Aug 15a. God and the Supreme Being
b. Those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
c. Conqueror of everything
d. Those who know the ultimate truth and ultimate reality
ANSWER: Those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
Jina is conqueror. According to Jain tradition, Mahavira was preceded by 23 other teachers or tirthankaras – literally, those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
