1. Lord Adinath is the first tirthankara of Jainism. According to Jainism, a tirthankara is a savior and supreme preacher of dharma (righteous path)

1. Lord Adinath is the first tirthankara of Jainism. According to Jainism, a tirthankara is a savior and supreme preacher of dharma (righteous path)

2. He is popularly called Risabhdev or Prathamarajeshwara

2. He is popularly called Risabhdev or Prathamarajeshwara

3. He had taken 12 births before becoming a Tirthankar.

3. He had taken 12 births before becoming a Tirthankar.

4. Yakshdev Goumukh is His Shaasan Dev and Yakshini Chakreshwari Devi is His Shaasan Devi

4. Yakshdev Goumukh is His Shaasan Dev and Yakshini Chakreshwari Devi is His Shaasan Devi

5. During His thirteenth birth, He was born as a prince to King Nabhi and Queen Marudevi in Ayodhya

5. During His thirteenth birth, He was born as a prince to King Nabhi and Queen Marudevi in Ayodhya

6. He married Sumangala and Sunanda and had 100 sons and 2 daughters

6. He married Sumangala and Sunanda and had 100 sons and 2 daughters

7. He gave the knowledge of various skills and crafts to people so they can lead a civilized life. As per legends, the Lord gave the knowledge of asi (swordsmanship for protection), masi (trading and business) and krishi (agriculture) to His subjects

7. He gave the knowledge of various skills and crafts to people so they can lead a civilized life. As per legends, the Lord gave the knowledge of asi (swordsmanship for protection), masi (trading and business) and krishi (agriculture) to His subjects

8. Besides introducing women’s education, He also established laws for good governance of His kingdom

8. Besides introducing women’s education, He also established laws for good governance of His kingdom

9. Once when a dancer’s lifespan got over in His court, His desire arose for sacrificing worldly pleasures and learn about the eternal truth

9. Once when a dancer’s lifespan got over in His court, His desire arose for sacrificing worldly pleasures and learn about the eternal truth

10. When Lord Rishabhdev attained Keval Gnan (Omniscience), as per beliefs, His Samovasaran (preaching hall) was so divine that every living became well from their sickness and even animals besides humans got enlightenment with His Deshna (speech)

10. When Lord Rishabhdev attained Keval Gnan (Omniscience), as per beliefs, His Samovasaran (preaching hall) was so divine that every living became well from their sickness and even animals besides humans got enlightenment with His Deshna (speech)

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