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________________ The idol (murti) represents the qualities of a Tirthankar but not the physical body. Hence the idols of all Tirthankars are similar. Each Tirthankar has a unique emblem or symbol (Länchhan) that distinguishes the idol from the idols of other Tirthankars. This symbol is found on the base of each idol. An idol of a Jina either sitting in lotus posture or standing straight, illustrates a form of deepest meditation. The face and eyes shower us with compassion and inspire calmness within us. Idol (Murti) If one looks at the picture of the idol here, the länchhan (emblem or symbol) of a bull is very clearly visible at the base, showing us that it is the idol of Ädinäth or Rishabhadev Jain Education International Idol of Shvetämbar tradition Glossary Digambar Länchhan Murti Shvetämbar the first Tirthankar. Usually an idol is carved from marble or cast from metal. JAIN TEMPLE In Shvetämbar sects the idols of Tirthankars are beautifully decorated with the eyes open. In Digambar sect the idols of Tirthankars are in their natural undecorated form with their eyes semi-closed in meditation. Idol of Digambar tradition THE FIRST STEP OF JAINISM For Private & Personal Use Only Did you know? Länchhans help in identifying the idols. All Tirthankars have the same qualities and hence all idols look alike. 35 www.lainelibrary.org
SR No.000125
Book Title$JES 203 First Step of Jainism Level 2 Book
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorJAINA Education Committee
PublisherJAINA Education Committee
Publication Year2005
Total Pages144
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English, Jaina_Education, 0_Jaina_education, & JAINA Books
File Size7 MB
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