Bhaktamal: Mallinatha Swami Ji
Other Names - Malli, Mallinath, Malli Kumari, Mallinath Bhagwan
Disciples - 28 chief disciples (called Gandhars), Bhishaj
Aradhya - Jainism
Gender - Male (Digambara), Female (Shvetambara)
Age: 56,000
Place of Birth - Mithilapuri Jain Teerth, Mithila
Nirvana: Sammed Shikharji (Parasnath Hill)
Marital Status – Lifelong Celibate
Father - King Kumbha
Mother - Queen Prajapati
Famous - 19th Tirthankara of Jainism
Dynasty: Harivansha
Symbol (Lanchhan): Kalash (Pitcher)
Yaksha: Kubera
Yakshini: Dharanapriya (or Aparajita, as per traditions)
Keval Gyan: Attained through deep penance and meditation
Mallinatha Bhagwan is the nineteenth Tirthankara of Jain tradition, revered for supreme self-discipline, purity, and renunciation. According to Jain scriptures, Bhagwan Mallinatha was born to King Kumbha and Queen Prajapati in Mithila Nagari.
Spiritual Significance
Mallinatha Bhagwan is especially known for detachment from worldly pleasures. Jain texts highlight how even divine beauty and royal comforts could not distract the soul destined for liberation. As per bhaktibharat his life teaches that true victory (Mall = victory) is over ego, desire, and attachment.
[i] Victory over the self is the greatest victory. [,i]
Mallinatha Bhagwan Mantra
Om Hreem Shreem Mallinathaya Namah
Message for Devotees
❀ Practice self-control and humility
❀ Rise above pride and attraction
❀ Follow the path of Ahimsa, Aparigraha, and Satya