Samavasarana (divine preaching hall) where omniscient Arihantas preach A soul which destroys all kashayas or inner enemies like anger, ego, deception, and greed, responsible for the perpetuation of ignorance, becomes an arihant.
Kevalins - omniscient beings - are said to be of two kinds The Ṇamōkāra mantra, the fundamental prayer dedicated to Pañca-Parameṣṭhi (five supreme beings), begins with Ṇamō arihantāṇaṁ, "obeisance to the arihants". Arihantas have a body while siddhas are bodiless pure spirit. At the end of their life, arihants destroy remaining karmas and attain moksha (liberation) and become siddhas. An arihant is also called a jina ("victor"). Arihants are also called kevalins ( omniscient beings) as they possess kevala jnana (pure infinite knowledge). Having destroyed four inimical karmas, they realize pure self.
Sculpture depicting Rishabhanatha, the first Arihant of the present half cycle of time ( avasarpini) moving over lotus after attaining omniscience.Īrihant ( Jain Prakrit: arihant, Sanskrit: अरिहन्त, lit.'conqueror') is a jiva ( soul) who has conquered inner passions such as attachment, anger, pride and greed.
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