Dharmanatha Swami (धर्मनाथ स्वामी)

Bhaktamal: Dharmanatha
Other Names - Dharmanatha Swami
Disciples - Shri Arishtsen, 43 Gandharas
Aradhya - Jainism
Age: 2,500,000 years
Height - 45 bows
Color - Golden
Place of Birth - Ratnapuri
Birth Day - Third day of the Magh Sukla month
Nirvana Place: Sammed Shikhar
Marital Status – Married
Father - King Bhanu Raja
Mother - Queen Suvrata Rani
Famous - 15th Tirthankara of Jainism
Dynasty: Ikshvaku
Symbol (Lanchhana): VajraBhagwan Dharmanatha is the 15th Tirthankara in Jainism after the 14th Tirthankara Bhagwan Anantanatha Ji, revered as a symbol of righteousness (Dharma), self-discipline, and truth.

Bhagwan Dharmanatha was born into a royal family but showed a deep inclination toward spirituality from a young age. Despite living in luxury, he realized the temporary nature of worldly pleasures.

❀ He renounced worldly life and became a monk
❀ Practiced deep meditation and severe penance
❀ Attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience)
❀ Preached the path of truth, non-violence, and self-discipline
❀ Finally attained Moksha (liberation)

Bhagwan Dharmanatha’s teachings form the core of Jain philosophy:
❀ Ahimsa (Non-violence): Respect all living beings
❀ Satya (Truth): Always speak and follow truth
❀ Aparigraha (Non-attachment): Avoid material greed
❀ Self-control: Master your senses and desires

Spiritual Significance of Bhagwan Dharmanatha
❀ Lord Dharmanatha represents the essence of “Dharma” (righteousness).
❀ His life teaches that true happiness comes from inner purity, discipline, and detachment, not from material wealth.