Bhaktamal: Aranatha Ji
Other Names - Bhagwan Aranatha Ji, Arnath
Disciples - Kumbh, 32 Ganadhars
Aradhya - Jainism
Age: 84,000 years
Height - 30 bows
Color - Golden
Place of Birth - Hastinapur
Birth Day - 10th day of the Margshirsh Krishna month
Nirvana Place: Sammed Shikhar
Marital Status – Married
Father - King Sudarshan
Mother - Queen Devi Mitra
Famous - 18th Tirthankara of Jainism
Dynasty: Ikshvaku
Symbol (Lanchhana): Fish
Bhagwan Aranatha Ji is the 18th Tirthankara in Jainism after the 17th Tirthankara
Bhagwan Kunthunatha Ji. He revered as a spiritual teacher who showed the path to liberation.
Life Story of Bhagwan Aranatha Ji
Bhagwan Aranatha ji was born into a royal family and lived a life of luxury in his early years. However, like other Tirthankaras, he realized the temporary nature of worldly pleasures.
He renounced his kingdom and became a monk in search of spiritual truth. Through deep meditation and penance, he attained Keval Gyan (omniscience) and began preaching the path of:
❀ Non-violence (Ahimsa)
❀ Truth (Satya)
❀ Non-attachment (Aparigraha)
Spiritual Significance of Bhagwan Aranatha Ji
❀ Detachment from material life
❀ Importance of self-discipline
❀ Path of righteousness and compassion
Bhagwan Aranatha Ji is worshipped for guiding souls toward moksha (liberation) and for emphasizing inner purity and detachment.