Answer

In Jain tradition, Tripṛṣṭha or Tripruṣṭha is counted among the 63 Śalākā Puruṣas.

He was the first Vāsudeva in Jain universal history.

Explanation

The 63 Śalākā Puruṣas are the great distinguished beings described in Jain tradition. They include:

• 24 Tīrthankars
• 12 Chakravartis
• 9 Baladevas
• 9 Vāsudevas
• 9 Prativāsudevas

Tripṛṣṭha belongs to the category of the 9 Vāsudevas.

In Jain accounts, each Vāsudeva is associated with:

• a Baladeva, who is his elder or noble counterpart,
• a Prativāsudeva, who is the opposing powerful ruler,
• and a major worldly conflict.

For Tripṛṣṭha Vāsudeva:

• Baladeva: Acala
• Vāsudeva: Tripṛṣṭha
• Prativāsudeva: Aśvagrīva

Spiritual Understanding

Although Vāsudevas are mighty and heroic figures, Jain Dharma does not present worldly power as the highest goal. Their lives show that:

• strength without complete detachment still remains within saṃsār,
• violence and conquest bind karma,
• true greatness is spiritual victory over passions, not merely victory over enemies.

Takeaway

Tripṛṣṭha is the first Vāsudeva among the 63 Śalākā Puruṣas. His story reminds us that even extraordinary worldly greatness is less important than self-restraint, non-violence, and liberation.