mara in jainism?

[nathanielfirst]

hello, I was wondering if there is an equivalent of Mara, tempter/death in Jainism?
i.e. any entities that attempt to stop one from escaping enlightenment, tempt etc., ?

 

[Arav]

No, there is no Mara in Jainism, the only thing keeping you away from Keval Gyan is yourself. From refusing to purify oneself, you keep yourself in Samsara.

 

[nathanielfirst]

thanks!