JBT21 - Shree Naminath Bhagwan - The Twenty-first Tirthankara
Shree Naminath Ji Bhagwan - The Twenty-first Tirthankara
Shree Naminath Bhagwan is the 21st Tirthankara of the current Avasarpini Kaal in Jainism. Born to King Vijay Raja and Queen Vipra Devi in Mithila, he is associated with the Blue Lotus (Neelkamal) symbol and is revered for his wisdom, compassion, and teachings on non-violence, truth, and detachment. His life exemplifies spiritual guidance, leading souls toward Moksha (liberation).
Birth and Early Life
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Birthplace: Mithila (present-day Bihar, India)
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Parents: King Vijay Raja and Queen Vipra Devi of the Ikshvaku dynasty
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Symbol (Lanchan): Blue Lotus (Neelkamal), symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual growth
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Divine Aura: Even before his birth, his presence brought peace—warring armies surrendered without a fight, sensing his spiritual energy.
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Protectors: Yaksha Gandharva and Yakshini Bala served as his divine attendants.
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Childhood: Displayed wisdom, compassion, and detachment from worldly pleasures from an early age.
Lesser-Known Facts
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Born with auspicious divine marks, signifying spiritual greatness.
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His birth is credited with ending a great war in his father’s kingdom.
- Showed deep spiritual inclination rather than interest in royal pleasures.
Diksha (Renunciation)
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Renounced worldly life at a young age, choosing asceticism and self-discipline.
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Undertook severe tapasya (austerities) to attain spiritual enlightenment.
- Traveled barefoot, spreading Ahimsa (non-violence), truth, and moral guidance.
Keval Gyan (Omniscience)
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Attained Keval Gyan after years of deep meditation and penance.
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Gained knowledge of the past, present, and future of all beings.
- Preached the principles of right perception, knowledge, and action, guiding disciples toward liberation.
Nirvana (Liberation)
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Attained Moksha (Nirvana) at Sammed Shikharji, Jharkhand.
- Freed from the cycle of birth and death, merging with eternal bliss.
Teachings & Philosophy
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Ahimsa (Non-Violence): True spirituality is compassion for all living beings.
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Satya (Truth): Always follow and speak the truth.
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Aparigraha (Non-Possessiveness): Detachment from material desires leads to inner peace.
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Self-Realization: Pursue self-discipline, meditation, and spiritual wisdom.
Worship & Temples
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Shri Naminath Jain Temple – Rajasthan
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Sammed Shikharji – Jharkhand, site of his Nirvana
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Palitana Temples – Gujarat, dedicated to all Tirthankaras
Questions & Answers
Q1. What was the divine prophecy before his birth?
👉 A great war was about to take place, but as soon as his mother conceived, enemies surrendered without battle, sensing his spiritual aura.
Q2. What is the symbol (Lanchan) of Naminath Bhagwan?
👉 The Blue Lotus (Neelkamal), representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening.
Q3. Which dynasty did he belong to?
👉 The Ikshvaku dynasty, the same lineage as many other revered Tirthankaras.
