Aadinath (Rishabhdev) is the first Tirthankar of the present time cycle in Jain Dharma.

Basic knowledge about Aadinath

• Other name: Rishabhdev
• Title: First Tirthankar
• Symbol: Bull
• Mother: Marudevi
• Father: King Nabhiraj
• Belonging: In the lineage of Ikshvaku
• Place of birth: Ayodhya
• Liberation: He attained moksha at Mount Ashtapad

Importance in Jainism

Aadinath is highly revered because:

• He was the first Tirthankar of the current avasarpini era.
• He is considered the one who organized human society by teaching:

- agriculture - writing - trade - law - social duties

• He showed the path of dharm, vairagya, and moksha.

Jain spiritual significance

Aadinath represents:

• self-control
• detachment
• truth
• non-violence
• renunciation

His life teaches that true greatness comes not from power or wealth, but from inner purity and liberation.

Worship

Jains remember Aadinath in:

• prayers
• stotras
• temple worship
• meditation on Tirthankars

He is especially honored as the founder of the Tirthankar tradition in this era.

If you want, I can also give:

• Aadinath’s detailed life story
• Aadinath stotra
• Aadinath in Digambar and Shwetambar tradition