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to wander here and there. This is only to ensure that the insects moving about on the ground may not get killed or injured. This is why the Jaina Monks do not undertake any journey after sunset so much so that they have to be extremely careful in selecting the place for attending to the call of nature lest they should injure the insects.
3. The Jaina attitude of love for Animals as reflected in religious symbols:
The Jainas believe that there were twenty four Tirthankaras. These Tirthankaras are identified by their distinguishing symbols which are carved on their statues. The following table would amply clarify this point how the Jainism has tried to identify its philosophy of Ahimsa with various levels of life in different forms i.e. from one sensed beings to five sensed beings. S.No. Name of Tirthankara Symbol Rishabh Nath
Bullock Ajit Nath
Elephant Sambhava Nath
Horse Abhinandan Nath
Monkey Sumati Nath
Ruddy goose (A legendary bird
known as Cakva in India) Padma Prabhu
Lotus Suparsava Nath
Swastik (A ritualistic Symbol) Chandraprabhu
Moon Pushpa Danta
Crocodile Shital Nath
Tree (Nigella Mass - A legendary
tree) Shreyansa Nath
Rhino Vasupujya
Buffalo Vimalnath
Pig Ananta Nath
Porcupinoe Dharma Nath
Sceptre (A symbol of religious
discipline) Shanti Nath
Deer Kunthu Nath
Goat 18. Arahanta Nath
Fish 19. Malli Nath
Pitcher Munisurvata Nath
Tortoise Nami Nath
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