Executive Briefing: The Conquerors of Samsara
A Tirthankara (“ford-maker”) is an enlightened human who establishes the path (*Tirtha*) across the turbulent river of worldly transmigration, culminating in 24th Tirthankara Vardhamana Mahavira (599–527 BCE).
1. Kevala Jnana: Omniscient Infinite Realization
Following twelve years of intense austerity, Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana (omniscient knowledge), teaching the path of non-attachment until attaining final liberation (*Moksha*) at Pavapuri.
2. References
- Dundas, P. (2002). The Jains (2nd ed.). Routledge.