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Place of birth |
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Ayodhya, India (Bharata-Ksetra) |
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Father's Name |
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King Nabhiraya |
Mother's Name |
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Queen Marudevi |
Emblem (Chinha) |
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Bullock |
Body colour |
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Golden |
Name of wives |
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Yasasvati and Sunanda |
Date of birth |
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Caitra Krsna 9 |
Date of monk-hood |
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Caitra Krsna 9 |
Date of attaining
Perfect knowledge
(Kevala Jnana) |
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Falguna Krsna 11 |
Date of Salvation
(Nirvana) |
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Magasira Krsna 14 |
Place of salvation
(Nirvana-Bhumi |
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Mount Kailasa |
Total age |
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Many Years |
Bhagavana
Rsabhadeva was the first Tirthankara. He was born in Ayodhya. His father
was king Nabhiraya. His mother was queen Marudevi-a pious lady. Being the
first Tirathankara, Bhagavana Rsabhadeva is also known as Adinatha.
At the time of conception, mother Marudevi had sixteen beautiful
dreams. she was very happy and elated. Next morning, she requested King
Nabhiraya to explain the meaning of the dreams. the King was very
delighted. he told her that auspicious dreams indicate the conception of a
world Saviour and Spiritual Victor-Tirathankara.
When Rsabhadeva was born, Saudharma-Indra came and performed the "Janmabhiseka".
Gradually, Bhagavana Rsabhadeva attained adulthood and married. taught for
the first time, the art of Asi (Consructive use of sword for protecting
the weak). Masi (Use of ink with pen and brush), Krsi (Agriculture), vidya
(Knowledge), Vanijay (Trade and Commerce) and Silpa (Art, Science and
Technology). These were the basic but harmless ways to fulfil every one's
primary needs for earning livelihood. So Bhagavana Rsabhadeva was also
known as "Prajapati". Bharata and Bahubali were his famous sons. His
eldest son Bharata was the first Cakravarti. Our country is known as
Bharatadesa after his son Bharata. Resbhadeva had two daughters-Brahmi and
Sundari. He taught them "Brahmi-lipi" (first ancient script) and "Ank-Vidya"
(science of numbers) respectively.
One day, a celestial Apsara-Neelanjana died while dancing in the
court of Rsabhadeva. Seeing this, he developed the feeling of
Renunciation. he left all his worldly possessions and became a nude monk
(a Digambara Sadhu). In Hindu scriptures (Vedas) and several puranas as
well, name of Rsabhadeva is mentioned with reverence.
After he became monk, he did penance for number of years and
attained perfect knowledge (Keval-Jnan). On attaining Perfect knowledge,
he became Vitraga-one who is beyond attachment and aversion. He rid his
soul of all karmas, which are cause of anger, pride or desire. He
delivered his semons from Samavasarana (Religious assembly). His sermons
were to teach all to follow the path of salvation by following
non-violence, truth, non-stealing, chastity and non-attachment.
Order of his religious followers was simple and scientific. It was
divided in four folds-Nude-Monk (Muni), Lady-monk (Aryaka), House-holder (Sravaka)
and Lady-house-holder (Sravika).
Ultimately, when all his karmas were exhausted, he rid himself of
his mortal body, attained Nirvana and became Siddha. |
Glossary |
Renunciation |
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Giving up all attachments;
all desires and all worldly possessions. |
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Rid |
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Make free. |
Reference : A B C of Jainism |
Author:Shanti Lal Jai |
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