What does the word 'Tirthankara' literally mean?

It means 'Ford-maker', signifying one who creates a passage through the river of human misery and rebirth.

Jainism Principles

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Exam Year

1993

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ID: HIS_PHI_1993_82 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

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The word Tirthankara refers to the 24 great teachers of Jainism. They are enlightened beings who guide followers toward spiritual liberation and the end of rebirth.