Vimalanatha was the thirteenth
Jain
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of ''Dharma''), with the first in the current time cycle being ...
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a 'ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the ''dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable passag ...
of the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a
Siddha
''Siddha'' (Sanskrit: '; "perfected one") is a term that is used widely in Indian religions and culture. It means "one who is accomplished." It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of physical as well as spiritual ...
, a
liberated soul which has destroyed all of its
karma
Karma (; sa, कर्म}, ; pi, kamma, italic=yes) in Sanskrit means an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptivel ...
. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyamadevi at
Kampilya
Kampilya was the capital of the Panchala Kingdom, which was a mahajanapada mentioned in the Mahabharata. Kampilya was the capital of southern Panchala and Ahichchhatra was the capital of northern Panchala.
Kampilya was ruled by Drupada during ...
of the
Ikshvaku dynasty
The Solar dynasty (IAST: Suryavaṃśa or Ravivaṃśa in Sanskrit) or the Ikshvaku dynasty was founded by the legendary king Ikshvaku.Geography of Rigvedic India, M.L. Bhargava, Lucknow 1964, pp. 15-18, 46-49, 92-98, 100-/1, 136 The dynasty is ...
. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.
Biography
Vimalanatha was the thirteenth
Jain
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of ''Dharma''), with the first in the current time cycle being ...
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a 'ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the ''dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable passag ...
of the present age (
Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a
Siddha
''Siddha'' (Sanskrit: '; "perfected one") is a term that is used widely in Indian religions and culture. It means "one who is accomplished." It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of physical as well as spiritual ...
, a
liberated soul which has destroyed all of its
karma
Karma (; sa, कर्म}, ; pi, kamma, italic=yes) in Sanskrit means an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptivel ...
. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyama Devi at Kampilaji of the
Ikshvaku dynasty
The Solar dynasty (IAST: Suryavaṃśa or Ravivaṃśa in Sanskrit) or the Ikshvaku dynasty was founded by the legendary king Ikshvaku.Geography of Rigvedic India, M.L. Bhargava, Lucknow 1964, pp. 15-18, 46-49, 92-98, 100-/1, 136 The dynasty is ...
. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.
Famous Temples
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Kampilya Jain Temples at
Kampilya
Kampilya was the capital of the Panchala Kingdom, which was a mahajanapada mentioned in the Mahabharata. Kampilya was the capital of southern Panchala and Ahichchhatra was the capital of northern Panchala.
Kampilya was ruled by Drupada during ...
,
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 ...
: They are 1800 years old with a Bhagawan Vimalanatha idol around 2600 years old.
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Jain Derasar in Dubai
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Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple in
Bibwewadi
Pune (; ; also known as Poona, ( the official name from 1818 until 1978) is one of the most important industrial and educational hubs of India, with an estimated population of 7.4 million As of 2021, Pune Metropolitan Region is the largest i ...
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Maharashtra
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Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan Tirth in
Dhule
Gallery
Agam_Mandir,_Katraj_Jain_Temple,_Pune.JPG, Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple,Bibwewadi
Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha LACMA M.67.72.17.jpg, Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha in Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 15th century
Jain Vimalnath.jpg, Miniature painting from Jodhpur ca. 1800 of 13th Tirthankara or Jina of Jainism
Vimalnathji at Bishangarh.png, Bhagwan Vimalnathji idol of Bishangarh
See also
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God in Jainism
In Jainism, godliness is said to be the inherent quality of every soul. This quality, however, is subdued by the soul's association with karmic matter. All souls who have achieved the natural state of infinite bliss, infinite knowledge ('' keva ...
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Arihant (Jainism)
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Jainism and non-creationism
References
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Tirthankaras
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