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Panch-parmeshthi

Panch-parmeshthi

“Serenity isn’t freedom from the storm, but peace within the storm” by Surbhi Pandya

The spiritual Gurus: Arihant, Siddha, Achaarya, Upaadhayay, Saadhu, are the five venerable personalities. 

Arihant – They have destroyed their internal enemies (kashaaye) completely and are free from the Karma bondage of the major types. 

Siddha – These have attained Moksha, having completely destroyed all the Karmas. 

Acharya – They are the head monks who administer their Sangha.

Upadhyay – They are the teacher monks who look after the teaching of the scriptures.

Sadhu – They have given away all wordly possessions and pursue self enlightenment.