what was vasupujya bhagwans previous birth ?
According to Jain scriptures, in his immediate previous birth Bhagwan Vasupujya was:
- King Padmottar (Padmottara Raja)
- Ruler of Mangalavati Nagar
- In the Ardha‑Pushkar (Ardhapushkar) Dweep of Mahavideh Kshetra
There is no major difference in this point between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions – both accept that his last birth before becoming a Tirthankar was as Raja Padmottar.