Definition: In the Jain religion,
twenty-four saints, or "Ford builders."
Related Terms
• Asceticism
Pronunciation: Ter-thangk-ahr-ahs • (noun)
Related Resources:
Jainism
Jainism at Alternative Religions.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Jain Heritage
Attractive site has a basic introduction to the religion, a biography of Mahavira, and a photo of an amazing Temple.Jainism.org
Large site with a library of scriptures, News, a calendar, and a directory of Jain temples and organizations around the globe.
