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    Family of Mahavir Bhagwan

    5 months ago 118

    Here is a simple overview of Bhagwan Mahavir’s family as given in Jain tradition.

    Parents

    • Father: Raja Siddharth (also called Siddharth Raja)
    • Mother: Rani Trishala (also called Priyakarini, Videhadatta, Trishala Devi)

    Mother & garbha‑parivartan detail

    • According to Jain scriptures, the embryo first entered the womb of Devānandā (a Brahmin lady).
    • Then the devas transferred it to Queen Trishala’s womb.
    • So, Devānandā is respected as the biological mother, and Trishalā as the mother who gave birth and raised Mahavir.

    Brothers and sisters

    • Elder brother: Nandivardhan
    • Sister: Sudarshana

    Wife and daughter (difference of traditions)

    1. Shvetāmbara tradition

    - Wife: Yashodā - Daughter: Priyadarshanā - Also called Anojja / Anojjā in some texts. - She was married to Jamāli (Jamali).

    1. Digambara tradition

    - Mahavir is said to have remained brahmachārī (celibate) even during household life. - Therefore, in this view: no wife and no daughter.

    Maternal family (Vaishali side)

    • King Chetak of Vaishali is closely related to Mahavir’s mother.
    - Shvetāmbara view: Chetak is Trishalā’s brother (Mahavir’s maternal uncle). - Digambara view: Chetak is Trishalā’s father (Mahavir’s maternal grandfather).

    This much is generally accepted in Jain tradition, with the differences between Shvetāmbara and Digambara clearly noted.

    You can read a simple life sketch including family details here

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