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There are 24 Jain Tirthankaras in Jainism, with Lord Mahavira being the 24th and last Tirthankara.
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Jainism recognizes a total of 24 Tirthankaras, spiritual teachers who have attained liberation and help others achieve the same. These Tirthankaras are revered as the ford-makers who establish the path to salvation. The 24th Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira, is the most recent and historically documented figure, who lived around the 6th century BCE. Each Tirthankara is believed to have revived the Jain teachings in different time periods, guiding souls towards liberation (moksha).
The concept of 24 Tirthankaras is central to Jain philosophy and religious practice, and their lives and teachings are extensively documented in Jain scriptures and literature. The Tirthankaras are depicted as ideal beings who have conquered inner passions and achieved omniscience (Kevala Jnana). Their teachings form the foundation of Jain ethics, metaphysics, and cosmology.
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