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    what is the story of king aparajit previous birth of neminath bhagwan

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    Jain story summary: King Aparajit is the fifth birth of Neminath (the 22nd Tirthankara). In this birth, Aparajit ruled Susima (in Purva Videha). He was a simple, religious prince who, after studying and practicing dharma, renounced the world and ultimately ascended to the heavens before being reborn as Neminath.

    • As Aparajit (in this birth), his wife was Queen Pritimati (also called Rajulakumari). She was renowned for her beauty, and during her swayamvar, Aparajit, in disguise, answered her questions correctly and won her hand. After their marriage, they both took Diksha and left worldly life.
    • In a later birth, Neminath and Rajul (Rajulakumari) were born as Dev and Devi in heaven, and eventually they descended again to begin the life of Neminath on earth.

    Key points kept in Jain tradition:

    • This story is a traditional account for Neminath’s previous life as Aparajit, highlighting themes of detachment, penance, and the pursuing of the Jain path even from royal life.
    • Different Jain traditions sometimes give slightly varied details about the sequence and names (e.g., Rajulakumari/Rajulakai or Rajimati variants). The core motif remains: Aparajit’s spiritual turning and his rebirth as Neminath.

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