Answer

In Jain tradition, Jarasandha received the chakra because he was a Prati-Vasudeva of his time.

According to Jain universal history, every time-cycle has sets of great beings called:

• Baladeva
• Vasudeva
• Prati-Vasudeva

Jarasandha was the Prati-Vasudeva opposed to Shri Krishna, who was the Vasudeva.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the chakra-ratna or divine discus is not treated merely as an ordinary weapon. It appears due to the rise of powerful karmas connected with worldly sovereignty and violence.

Jarasandha possessed the chakra because of his status as a mighty Prati-Vasudeva. But in Jain accounts, the chakra ultimately does not protect the Prati-Vasudeva forever. The Vasudeva eventually defeats the Prati-Vasudeva.

So, in the story of Krishna and Jarasandha:

• Jarasandha was a powerful ruler and Prati-Vasudeva.
• He had the chakra as part of his extraordinary worldly power.
• Shri Krishna, as Vasudeva, eventually killed Jarasandha.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches that even the greatest worldly weapons and powers are temporary. Jarasandha’s chakra shows immense worldly strength, but not spiritual victory.

True victory in Jainism is not defeating others with weapons, but defeating inner enemies such as:

• anger
• ego
• deceit
• greed
• attachment

Takeaway

Jarasandha got the chakra because he was the destined Prati-Vasudeva of that era, but Jain Dharma uses such stories to show that worldly power is temporary, while spiritual purity is the real strength.