Standing figures of Jain Tirthankaras. In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a human being who helps in achieving liberation and enlightenment as an "Arihant" by destroying their soul-constraining karmas, became a role model and leader for those seeking spiritual guidance. Tirthankaras revitalize Jain Society by organisation of fourfold Jain order consisting of monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen. Not all souls become Tirthankaras.