Shalibhadra is a well-known figure in Jain stories. He is depicted as a prince who, after a life of great wealth, chooses to renounce the world and become a Jain monk. His journey is often told as a lesson in non-attachment (aparigraha) and renunciation (tyāga). The story usually begins with a virtuous act in his previous life (giving alms to a Jain monk) and proceeds to his birth in a wealthy family, his realization of the futility of material wealth, and his eventual Diksha under Lord Mahavira, along with the involvement of his family.

Key points commonly found in Jain narratives:

• Parents: Bhadra Shethani (mother) and Gobhadra Seth (father).
• He has many wives (traditionally mentioned as 32) in his early life.
• He renounces after a turning moment influenced by a Jain monk and by the example of his father, who had already renounced.
• He and his family take Diksha and later are described as attaining spiritual progress, with implications of eventual liberation.

Note: In Jain tradition, there can be slight differences in details between Svetambara and Digambara tellings of stories like Shalibhadra. The core theme—renunciation of wealth and attachment to pursue spiritual goals—remains central.

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