According to the Jain cosmology, the Śalākāpuruṣa "illustrious or worthy persons" are 63 illustrious beings who appear during each half-time cycle. They are also known as the triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣa. The Jain universal or legendary history is a compilation of the deeds of these illustrious persons. Their life stories are said to be most inspiring.
Mahavira was the last Tirthankara and Salakapurusa of this descending time cycle as per the Jain Universal History
Lord Shantinatha, the sixteenth Jain Tirthankara was also a Chakravarti
Rama and Lakshmana are the eighth set of Baladeva and Vasudeva according to the Jain universal history
Jain cosmology is the description of the shape and functioning of the Universe (loka) and its constituents according to Jainism. Jain cosmology considers the universe as an uncreated entity that has existed since infinity with neither beginning nor end. Jain texts describe the shape of the universe as similar to a man standing with legs apart and arms resting on his waist. This Universe, according to Jainism, is broad at the top, narrow at the middle and once again becomes broad at the bottom.
Chart showing the classification of dravya and astikaya
Structure of Universe according to the Jain scriptures.
'Trilok Teerth Dham' modelled after the three lokas
Depiction of Mount Meru at Jambudweep, Hastinapur
