In Jainism, Marichi is an important figure. He is known as the son of Bharata Chakravarti (who was the son of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha). According to Jain tradition, Marichi was a learned and virtuous soul, but he could not follow the path of complete renunciation as taught by his grandfather Rishabhanatha. Instead, he adopted a more comfortable way of life, combining elements of asceticism with worldly comforts.

Jain scriptures use Marichi's story as an example to demonstrate that partial renunciation and compromise in spiritual discipline do not lead to liberation (moksha). Marichi is considered to have been reborn many times, ultimately as Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, who attained full enlightenment by practicing complete non-attachment and renunciation.

So, according to Jain philosophy, Marichi was not "right" in his approach, as true liberation can only be achieved by fully following the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct (samyak darshan, samyak jnana, and samyak charitra) without compromise. His life is seen as a lesson illustrating the importance of unwavering commitment to spiritual discipline.