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    Prabhu veer relatives

    12 months ago 127

    If by “Prabhu Veer” you mean Bhagwan Mahavir (Vardhaman), here are his close relatives as preserved in Jain tradition:

    • Father: Raja Siddharth (of Kshatriyakund, Jnat/Naya clan; Ikshvaku lineage).
    • Mother: Rani Trishala (also called Priyakarini/Videhadatta). About her family and Vaishali connection:
    • Elder brother: Nandivardhana.
    • Sister: Sudarshana (mentioned in Jain narratives).

    About marriage and children (tradition-wise):

    • Shwetambar tradition: Mahavir married Yashoda; they had a daughter Priyadarshana (also called Anojja). Priyadarshana was married to Jamali (Jamali later became known for causing the first schism).
    • Digambar tradition: Mahavir remained a celibate (brahmachari) and did not marry; therefore, no daughter.

    Maternal family (Vaishali):

    • King Chetaka of Vaishali is closely connected:
    - Shwetambar view: Chetaka was Trishala’s brother (Mahavir’s maternal uncle). - Digambar view: Chetaka is described as Trishala’s father (hence Mahavir’s maternal grandfather).

    These family details come from traditional Jain accounts and are presented with the differences between Digambar and Shwetambar understandings kept clear.

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