About Shri Ajitnath Swami
Ajitnath Swami (Ajitnath Bhagwan) is the 2nd Tirthankara in the current half-cycle of Jain time. He is revered for achieving Kevala Jnana (omniscience) and teaching the path to liberation.
Key points:
- Status: Second Tirthankara of the present time cycle.
- Birth: Born in Ayodhya, in the Ikshvaku dynasty.
- Symbol: Elephant; Color: Golden.
- Path: Emphasizes non-violence, truth, renunciation, and the pursuit of spiritual awakening.
- Moksha: Attained kevala jnana and liberation, then taught others the path to liberation.
- Temples: Many temples honor him; Taranga in Gujarat is a well-known site for Ajitnath.
Traditions note:
- The core reverence and the emblem (elephant) are common to both Digambar and Shvetambar traditions, though some minor iconographic details can vary by sect.