BIRTH OF ABHINANDAN JI
Birth of Abhinandan Nath Ji (Abhinandannath)
The 4th Tirthankara in Jainism
Background
Abhinandan Nath Ji is the 4th Tirthankara in the current Avasarpini (descending time cycle) according to Jain belief. His name means "One who brings joy and is worthy of celebration."
👑 Birth Details
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Mother’s Name: Siddhartha Devi
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Father’s Name: King Samvara
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Dynasty: Ikshvaku
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Birthplace: Ayodhya (modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India)
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Birth Symbol: Monkey (Vanar) 🐒
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Color: Golden
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Height: 350 dhanusha (~1,050 feet, symbolic)
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Age: 5,000,000 years (symbolic of spiritual timelessness)
✨ Auspicious Birth Events
According to Jain scriptures, several miraculous and divine events took place at the time of his birth:
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Sixteen Dreams: His mother had 16 auspicious dreams signifying the birth of a great soul.
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Heavenly Celebration: Celestial beings (devas) came down to celebrate his birth.
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Peace and Prosperity: The kingdom of Ayodhya experienced a wave of peace, prosperity, and joy.
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Special Marks: The newborn had special signs on his body, indicating future greatness.
🐒 Symbolic Meaning of the Monkey
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Represents agility, intelligence, and awareness.
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It is said that a golden monkey bowed down at his birth — a sign of even nature bowing to the divine soul.