Jains worship the tirthankaras to
A) actively assist the worshipper in achieving salvation.
B) burn off the dirtying karma that weighs down the soul.
C) ensure a place in heaven presided over by the specific tirthankara worshiped.
D) secure divine favor for securing personal wealth.
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