Arihant (Jainism)
Arihant is someone in Jainism who is very special and important. It's like they are a superhero, but they don't have powers like Spiderman or Batman. Arihants are people who have freed themselves from the cycle of life and death, which means they won't be born again and again like most people.
Jainism believes that everyone's soul is like a lamp that shines with different brightness. The brighter the light of the soul, the better the person is. Arihants have a very bright light because they have found the right path to live their lives.
Jainism tells people to follow a specific lifestyle called the 'path of non-violence'. This means that they should not hurt or harm any living being, including animals and insects. Arihants have been able to follow this path perfectly and have achieved a special enlightenment that helps them avoid making any mistakes.
Because of their special status, Jainism teaches people to respect Arihants very much. They are considered spiritual leaders and are often prayed to or worshiped. They are also important because they can guide people to follow the right path and reach enlightenment just like they did.
Jainism believes that everyone's soul is like a lamp that shines with different brightness. The brighter the light of the soul, the better the person is. Arihants have a very bright light because they have found the right path to live their lives.
Jainism tells people to follow a specific lifestyle called the 'path of non-violence'. This means that they should not hurt or harm any living being, including animals and insects. Arihants have been able to follow this path perfectly and have achieved a special enlightenment that helps them avoid making any mistakes.
Because of their special status, Jainism teaches people to respect Arihants very much. They are considered spiritual leaders and are often prayed to or worshiped. They are also important because they can guide people to follow the right path and reach enlightenment just like they did.