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34 attributes of Tirthankar - Digambar Tradition
10 attributes present at birth:
Most beautiful body
• Body full of fragrance
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10 attributes acquired upon attaining omniscience: Prosperity exists all around in the presence of Arihanta
Body devoid of perspiration
Body devoid of excretion
Peaceful and soothing voice
Unmatched physical strength
Milk-like blood
Total compassion
• Life devoid of obstacles
1008 desirable birthmarks and features
Proportionally built body
Solid physique
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• Perfect knowledge
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• No blinking of eyes
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Walking without touching the ground
Visibility of Arihanta's face from all four directions
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No food required to sustain life
14 Attributes Created by the Heavenly Gods:
• Facilitating a universal language
No growth of hair and nails
• Clear skies
No formation of a shadow of body
Fruits, crops, and flowers flourish year-round irrespective of season
• Miles and miles of neat and clean grounds all-around
Lotuses made from gold under Tirthankar's feet
Sounds of reverential praises in the skies around Tirthankar
• Blowing of slow and fragrant breeze
• Fragrant rain
• Removal of all potential obstacles from the land
Contentment all around
• Movement of the Dharma-chakra (symbolic wheel of religion) in Tirthankar's Samavasaran
• Presence of eight embellishments; Chhatra, Chämar, Dhajä (flag), bell, Kalash (sacred vessel), fan, swastika, and mirror around the Tirthankar
Enabling all beings to get along with each other
Clean air all around
