Bhaktamal: Kunthunath
Other Names - Kunthunath Bhagwan, Kunthu
Disciples - Shamb, 35 Ganadhars
Aradhya - Jainism
Age: over 95,000 years
Height - 35 bows
Color - Golden
Place of Birth - Hastinapur
Birth Day - Fourteenth day of the Vaishakh Krishna month
Nirvana Place: Sammed Shikhar
Marital Status – Married
Father - King Surasena
Mother - Queen Shridevi
Famous - 17th Tirthankara of Jainism
Dynasty: Ikshvaku
Symbol (Lanchhana): Goat
Kunthunatha is the 17th Tirthankara in Jainism after the 16th Tirthankara
Bhagwan Shantinatha Ji, revered as a spiritual teacher who showed the path to liberation (moksha).
Life Story of Bhagwan Kunthunatha
Kunthunatha was born into a royal family but showed signs of wisdom and compassion from a young age. Despite living a luxurious life, he realized the temporary nature of worldly pleasures.
He eventually renounced his kingdom and became a monk. Through deep meditation and severe penance, he attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience)—the highest state of knowledge in Jainism.
Kunthunatha emphasized:
❀ Ahimsa (Non-violence)
❀ Satya (Truth)
❀ Aparigraha (Non-attachment)
❀ Self-discipline and inner purity
Spiritual Significance of Bhagwan Kunthunatha
Bhagwan Kunthunatha’s life teaches that true happiness lies beyond material possessions. His teachings guide followers toward self-realization, peace, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.