The Tirthankaras
The Fourteen Kulakaras
चौदह कुलकर · ચૌદ કુલકર
When the magic trees began to fade, fourteen wise guides showed the way
- 5 min full story
- 2 min children's telling
- For all ages
- Digambar telling
As the wish fulfilling trees of the happy age slowly fade, fourteen wise patriarchs appear one after another to help people face a changing world.
What it teaches Wisdom Change Guidance
The opening of the children's telling
Long, long ago, people lived in a magical land. Special trees gave them everything they needed. Some trees gave food, some gave clothes, some gave music, and some even gave light!
Nobody had to work, and nobody ever fought, because everyone had enough. Children played all day, and the grown ups were calm and happy.
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To carry into the day
In times of change, a calm and kind guide is a lamp for everyone.
To talk about together
When something new and strange happens, who helps you feel calm, and how?
Retold for JainStory from the traditional narrative and checked against published Jain sources. Details vary between tellings.