According to Jain universal history as summarized in the provided sources, Ajitanātha was born in the city of Ayodhya to King Jitashatru and Queen Vijaya. He renounced his kingdom to become an ascetic and, through ascetic practice, attained omniscience and ultimately liberation. He is placed as the second tirthankara of the current cosmic age and is associated with the establishment of a massive four-part monastic order within the Jain community. His moksha is recorded as occurring on the sacred peaks of Mount Shikharji.
The provided sources do not supply iconographic or physical-descriptive details for Ajitanātha. No specifics on typical posture, emblem (lāñchhana), color, or conventional depiction are given in these notes.
The sources describe Ajitanātha in doctrinal terms: he renounced worldly life, attained omniscience (kevalajñāna), established a large four-part monastic order, and achieved liberation (moksha). Beyond these doctrinal statuses and institutional role, the provided material does not list additional miraculous powers, specific teachings, or behaviors.
Community Record
- [1]Ajitanātha — Wikipedia. Wikipedia contributors, 'Ajitanātha,' Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajitanathawiki
- [2]Ajitanātha — Wikidata. Wikidata entry Q3351786, 'Ajitanātha,' http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3351786wiki
