In Jainism, a Tirthankara ("Fordmaker") is a human who achieved enlightenment, became a Jiva, and whose religious teachings have formed the canon of Jainism; although not Gods, statues of Tirthankaras are found in temples. Each Tirthankara is associated with an animal, object, or other such symbol. The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahimsa, meaning non-injury and non-violence. ... Binomial name Homo sapiens Linnaeus, 1758 Subspecies Homo sapiens idaltu (extinct) Homo sapiens sapiens Human beings define themselves in biological, social, and spiritual terms. ... This article presents enlightenment in the sense of any transformation into greater wisdom. ... In Hinduism and Jainism, a jiva is the immortal essence of a living being, subject to maya. ... Fishers of men; Oil on panel by Adriaen van de Venne (1614) Religion—sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices, values, and institutions associated with such belief. ... A canon refers to a list or collection of books and scriptures accepted by an ecclesiastic communion as authoritative or divinely inspired. ... The term God (capitalized in English language as a proper noun) is often used to refer to a Supreme Being. ... Kihryuzan Senjo-ji Temple, by Toyota Kokai (1780-1850) The word temple has different meanings in the fields of architecture, religion, geography, anatomy, and education. ... Phyla Porifera (sponges) Ctenophora (comb jellies) Cnidaria Placozoa Subregnum Bilateria  Acoelomorpha  Orthonectida  Rhombozoa  Myxozoa  Superphylum Deuterostomia     Chordata (vertebrates, etc. ... As used in philosophy, object is a thing, an entity, or a being. ...

Tirthankaras are so-named because they were the founders of "tirtha". which were communities of Jainists said to act as a "ford across the river of human misery". A ford is a section of water (most commonly a section of a river) that is sufficiently shallow as to be traversable by wading. ... For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate The Murray River in Australia A river is a large natural waterway. ...

All the Tirthankaras are said to have been princes, who adopted asceticism; except for the 19^th, which Svetambaras believe to have been a woman. Many scholars believe that only the last two Tirthankaras actually existed. The word ascetic derives from the ancient Greek term askesis (practice, training or exercise). ... The Shvetambara (White-Clad) are a Jainist sect. ... Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ... A scholar is either a student or someone who has achieved a mastery of some academic discipline. ...

List of Tirthankaras

The 24 Tirthankaras in order with their symbols are as follows:

1. Rishabhadeva (Adinathji, Rishabdaji) - Bull
2. Ajitnathji - Elephant
3. Sambharnathji - Horse
4. Abhiaandam Swamy - Monkey
5. Sumathinathji - Curlew (Kraunea)
6. Padamprabhu - Red Lotus
7. Suparaswanath - Swastik
8. Chandraji Prabhu - Moon
9. Suvidhinathji - Crocodile
10. Shitalnathji - Srivatsa
11. Shregansnath - Rhinoceros
12. Vasupujya - Buffalo
13. Vimalnath - Boar
14. Ananthnath - Bear (Falcon)
15. Dharamnath - Spike-headed Club (Vajradanda)
16. Shantinath - Deer
17. Kuntunath - He-Goat
18. Arnathji - Fish
19. Mallinath - Water Pot
20. Muniswasthji - Tortoise
21. Naminath - Blue Lotus
22. Neminath - Shell (Conch)
23. Parswanath - Serpent
24. Mahavira - Lion