List of Jains explained
Jain is the title and name given to an adherent of Jainism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term jina ("conqueror" or "victor"). This article lists prominent individuals who have self-identified as a follower of Jainism.
Ascetics
See main article: List of Jain ascetics.
- Shrimad Rajchandra – Jain saint, scholar and poet[1] [2]
- Bhadrabahu – last (knower of all Jain Agamas) and spiritual teacher of Emperor Chandragupta[3] [4]
- Kumudendu Muni – author of Siribhoovalaya[5]
- Kundakunda – Jain scholar monk, 2nd century CE, composer of spirituals such as Samayasara, Niyamasara, Pancastikayasara, Pravacanasara, Atthapahuda and Barasanuvekkha
- Pujyapada- Acharya Pujyapada (philosopher monk)
- Siddhasena Divakara – Jain monk and author of Sanmatitarka Prakarana
- Virasena – 9th-century mathematician
- Hiravijaya – influential Jain monk, title 'jagatguru' (influenced mughal Emperor Akbar)
- Yashovijay- "Nyayvisharad", "Nyayacharya" influenced masses through writings, mastery on logics 17th century Jain Sadhu
- Kanji Swami - Known as Koh-i-Noor of Kathiawar, prominent Digamber teacher[6] [7]
- Acharya Anand Rishiji – Rashtra Sant & Acharya of Shwetambar Sthānakavāsī Jain Shraman Sangh[8] [9]
- Acharya Shri Mahapragya – 10th Acharya of Terapanth sect[10] [11]
- Acharya Shantisagar – 20th century Digambara Acharya
- Sushil Kumar – 20th-century Acharya and yogi; spread Jainism outside India
- Jinendra Varni—Author of Jainendra Siddhanta Kosha and Saman Suttam compilation[12]
- Prabhācandra—11th century CE Digambara monk
Business leaders
Indian independence struggle
Constitutional office-holders
Kings and political leaders
Monarchs
Politicians
Entertainment
Sports
Authors
- Ilango Adigal (Jain monk)
- Banarasidas – poet, spiritualist and thinker; composed the Banarasivilasa, Nataka Samayasara and his magnum opus, Ardhakathanaka, the first autobiography in Hindi literature[78]
- Virchand Gandhi – represented Jainism in parliament of world religions held at Chicago in 1893, delivered 535 speeches in USA and Europe, and initiated education of Indian women in USA under banner of SEWI[79]
- Bhagchandra Jain – scholar of Jainism, Buddhism and ancient languages.; recipient of the President's (Rastrapati) Award; has written over 40 books and published more than 300 research papers
- Champat Rai Jain – influential Jain writer and apologist of the 20th century
- Padmanabh Jaini – author, Professor Emeritus Berkeley University
- Pankaj Jain
- Janna – earliest Kannada poet and contributor to Kannada literature
- Jainendra Kumar
- Jhaverchand Meghani – Gujarati poet
- Taarak Mehta[80] – columnist, humourist and writer
- Adikavi Pampa – earliest Kannada literature
- Bal Patil[81] – author, journalist, Jain activist and ex-member of Minority Commission, Government of Maharashtra
- Nathuram Premi – publisher and scholar of Jainism, founder of Hindi Granth Karyalay and Manikchandra Jain Granthamala, historian, researcher, social reformer and editor of Jain Mitra and Jain Hitaishi
- Kanhaiyalal Sethia
- Shivakotiacharya - 9th-10th century writer, is considered the author of didactic Kannada language Jain text Vaddaradhane
Other
Scientists and mathematicians
Ancient
Modern
Social workers
Activists
Padma Shri awardees
Padma Bhushan awardees
Padma Vibhushan awardees
See also
Notes and References
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