Varadatt information in jain
“Varadatt” (also written Varadatta / Varadatta Muni) comes in Jain context mainly as a proper name, not as a general Jain technical term.
In Jain tradition you will find the name Varadatt in:
- Jain stories and purāṇas
- As a prince, monk, or devotee in various kathās. - These stories are meant to show: - nissanga bhāv (detachment from worldly life) - tyāg (renunciation) - śraddhā in Tirthankars and Dharma - Exact details differ by granth and author; he is not a central figure like a Tirthankar or Ganadhar, but a pātra in charitra‑kathā.
- Jain monk names
- In both Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions, many sadhus have spiritual names ending in “‑datt” (gifted, blessed), for example: Varadatt, Gunadatt, etc. - These are ācārya / muni names, not a separate philosophical concept.
- Not:
- Varadatt is not a Tirthankar. - Not one of the famous 11 Gaṇadhars of Mahavir Swami. - Not a standard technical term like “varshitap” or “varshitī” – it is just a name.
Since your question is very short (“Varadatt information in Jain”), I am not sure which Varadatt you mean (a specific monk, a character from some story, or a modern guru).
If you can tell me any of these:
- Book / granth name where you saw Varadatt
- Connected Tirthankar or place (like Shatrunjay, Sammed Shikhar, etc.)
- Language line where you saw the name (for example in some stotra or story)
then information can be made exact and tradition‑specific (Digambar / Śvetāmbara) and I can summarise that particular Varadatt’s life and importance in simple form.
For general Jain stories and characters, you can browse the Jain stories section here: All Jain stories are collected in one place