Who is ajramar dada
In Jain tradition, “Ajramar Dada” is a respectful, loving way some devotees refer to Bhagwan Parshwanath with the epithet “Ajramar” (ajar + amar = ageless and deathless). Here “Dada” is an honorific used in many Jain communities for revered deities.
Key points
- Who: Bhagwan Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankar, affectionately addressed as “Ajramar Dada.”
- Meaning of “Ajramar”: Ever-ageless and immortal, highlighting the eternal, vitarag nature of the Tirthankar.
- Usage: The name appears in temple traditions and local satsang; for example, there is a derasar dedicated to “Ajramar Parshwanath.”
There is no difference in Digambar or Shwetambar doctrine about Parshwanath’s identity here; “Ajramar” is an epithet of reverence used in community practice.