what are the qualities of jain tirthankar

In Jain philosophy, a Tirthankara is a spiritual teacher who has attained Kevala Jñāna (omniscience) and perfect purity by overcoming all karmic bonds. They exhibit qualities such as absolute non-attachment, non-violence, truthfulness, and self-restraint. Tirthankaras are free from Ghātiyā karmas (destructive karmas) and Jñānāvaraṇīya karmas (knowledge-obscuring karmas), enabling them to perceive reality in its entirety. They establish the fourfold community (caturvidha sangha) consisting of monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen, guiding beings towards liberation (moksha). Their lives exemplify supreme spiritual discipline and compassion, serving as ideal role models for aspirants. These qualities distinguish Tirthankaras as the highest spiritual authorities in Jainism, who revive and propagate the Jain teachings in each cosmic cycle.