Noun
Tirthankara (plural Tirthankaras)
(Jainism) A person who achieves enlightenment through asceticism and who then becomes a role-model teacher for those seeking spiritual guidance.
In the presence of a Tirthankara, a soul can attain Kevala Jnana (omniscience) and subsequently nirvana, without any need of intervention by the Tirthankara. Source: Internet
Larson (2008), pp. 485–486 Jainism main Tirthankara Parsva in Yogic meditation in the Kayotsarga posture. Source: Internet
"The Historians have so far fully recognized the truth that Tirthankara Mahāvīra was not the founder of the religion. Source: Internet
Tirthankara is an Arihant who helps others to achieve liberation. Source: Internet
SUNY Press, 1986, pages 15–16 Dharma in Jainism refers to the teachings of tirthankara (Jina) and the body of doctrine pertaining to the purification and moral transformation of human beings. Source: Internet
The tirthankara is a guide and teacher who points the way to enlightenment, but the struggle for enlightenment is one's own. Source: Internet