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Swami Adinath Ji (स्वामी आदिनाथ जी)

Bhaktamal: Adinath Ji
Other Names - Bhagwan Adinath, Ikshvaku, Adinath, Rishabhanatha, Rishabhdeva
Disciples - Rishabhasen was the first and chief disciple of Bhagwan Adinath also known as Pundarik, 84 Ganadharas, Ajitanatha
Aradhya - Jainism
Age: 8.4 million purvas
Place of Birth - Ayodhya
Nirvana Place: Ashtapada also known as Mount Kailash on the fourteenth day of Magha Krishna
Marital Status – Married
Father - Nabhi
Mother - Maru Devi
Famous - 1st Tirthankara of Jainism
Dynasty: Ikṣvākuvaṁśa
Symbol: Bull
Sacred Tree: Nyagrodha
Yaksha –Gomukha

Adinath Ji, also known as Rishabhanatha, is the first Tirthankara of Jainism. He is regarded as the founder of Jain spiritual tradition in the present time cycle.

Adinath had 100 sons. His eldest son was Bharata, after whom India is believed to be named Bharat. Another famous son was Bahubali, known for his deep meditation and victory over ego.

He is believed to have taught humanity basic skills such as agriculture, cooking, arts, writing, and social organization. After ruling for many years, Adinath renounced his kingdom and became an ascetic. He attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience) and later achieved moksha.

Adinath Ji Established the fourfold Jain Sangha:
❀ Monks (Sadhus)
❀ Nuns (Sadhvis)
❀ Male lay followers (Shravaks)
❀ Female lay followers (Shravikas)

Adinath Ji’s life teaches:
❀ Detachment from material life
❀ Discipline and self-control
❀ Compassion for all living beings

स्वामी आदिनाथ जी हिन्दी में पढ़ें

आदिनाथ जी, जिन्हें ऋषभनाथ के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, जैन धर्म के प्रथम तीर्थंकर हैं। उन्हें वर्तमान काल में जैन आध्यात्मिक परंपरा का संस्थापक माना जाता है।

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