Jain 24 Tirthankar Song
A poetic tribute to the divine guides of Jainism
The 24 Tirthankars of Jainism are the supreme spiritual teachers who have attained perfect knowledge and liberation. This song pays homage to their teachings and their enduring spiritual legacy.
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DownloadIn the land where dharma took its flight,
Rise the Tirthankars, spreading their light.
Twenty-four guides, so divine,
Teaching us virtues, eternal, benign.
1. Rishabhanatha
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First Tirthankar, symbol: Bull
Rishabhanatha, the primal sage,
Opened the world, set the stage.
2. Ajitanatha
🐘
Second Tirthankar, symbol: Elephant
Ajitanatha, the unconquered one,
Showed the path where deeds are done.
3. Sambhavanatha
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Third Tirthankar, symbol: Horse
Sambhavanatha, with serene grace,
Led his followers to embrace.
4. Abhinandananatha
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Fourth Tirthankar, symbol: Monkey
Abhinandananatha, a joy-filled name,
Life through virtues he proclaimed.
5. Sumatinatha
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Fifth Tirthankar, symbol: Goose/Swan
Sumatinatha, wisdom's key,
Unlocks the truth, sets us free.
6. Padmaprabha
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Sixth Tirthankar, symbol: Red Lotus
Padmaprabha, the lotus' glow,
A symbol of purity, we all know.
7. Suparshvanatha
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Seventh Tirthankar, symbol: Swastika
Suparshvanatha, protector of all,
Guided through karma's cosmic call.
8. Chandraprabha
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Eighth Tirthankar, symbol: Moon
Chandraprabha, the moonlight's balm,
Cooled the soul, instilled calm.
9. Pushpadanta
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Ninth Tirthankar, symbol: Crocodile
Pushpadanta, of floral sheen,
Made devotion evergreen.
10. Shitalanatha
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Tenth Tirthankar, symbol: Shrivatsa
Shitalanatha, cool and kind,
Peace in his teachings, we find.
11. Shreyansanatha
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Eleventh Tirthankar, symbol: Rhinoceros
Shreyansanatha, wealth of truth,
Guided the elders and the youth.
12. Vasupujya
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Twelfth Tirthankar, symbol: Buffalo
Vasupujya, the venerable lord,
Victory in detachment was his reward.
13. Vimalanatha
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Thirteenth Tirthankar, symbol: Boar
Vimalanatha, pure and bright,
Showed the way to inner light.
14. Anantanatha
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Fourteenth Tirthankar, symbol: Falcon
Anantanatha, infinite bliss,
Led by paths we dare not miss.
15. Dharmanatha
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Fifteenth Tirthankar, symbol: Vajra/Thunderbolt
Dharmanatha, of righteous fame,
Inspired us to honor his name.
16. Shantinatha
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Sixteenth Tirthankar, symbol: Deer
Shantinatha, peaceful and still,
Broke the chains of worldly will.
17. Kunthunatha
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Seventeenth Tirthankar, symbol: Goat
Kunthunatha, the steady guide,
In his wisdom, we confide.
18. Aranatha
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Eighteenth Tirthankar, symbol: Fish
Aranatha, protector of lands,
Unity and balance in his hands.
19. Mallinatha
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Nineteenth Tirthankar, symbol: Kalasha/Water Pot
Mallinatha, in virtues adorned,
Truths of the spirit, she has borne.
20. Munisuvrata
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Twentieth Tirthankar, symbol: Tortoise
Munisuvrata, ascetic king,
Wisdom and penance, his offering.
21. Naminatha
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Twenty-first Tirthankar, symbol: Blue Lotus
Naminatha, the humble star,
Guiding souls from afar.
22. Neminatha
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Twenty-second Tirthankar, symbol: Conch
Neminatha, with compassion pure,
Taught renunciation, a path so sure.
23. Parshvanatha
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Twenty-third Tirthankar, symbol: Snake Hood
Parshvanatha, a beacon bright,
Fourfold vows, his guiding light.
24. Mahavira
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Twenty-fourth Tirthankar, symbol: Lion
Mahavira, the last, supreme,
Conqueror of self, he redeemed the dream.
Oh Tirthankars, sages of lore,
Your truths will guide forevermore.
In every heart, let your virtues shine,
Eternal is your message, divine!
🕉️ Namo Arihantanam 🙏
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