Jains worship Tirthankaras not as gods but as Enlightened beings. Tirthankaras are usually illustrated in meditation posture, either standing or sitting. In this painting, Chandraprabhasvami, 8th Tirthankara is in meditation posture. A large number of paintings of Tirthankaras are available in stone, metal etc. Tirthankara-worship is an important aspect of spiritual practice of Jains. It induces devotees to imbibe Tirthankaras divine qualities and strive to attain perfection like him.Chandraprabhasvami in Meditation Posture
Jains worship Tirthankaras not as gods but as Enlightened beings. Tirthankaras are usually illustrated in meditation posture, either standing or sitting.
In this painting, Chandraprabhasvami, 8th Tirthankara is in meditation posture.
A large number of paintings of Tirthankaras are available in stone, metal etc. Tirthankara-worship is an important aspect of spiritual practice of Jains.
It induces devotees to imbibe Tirthankaras divine qualities and strive to attain perfection like him.