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{{Infobox deity
{{Infobox deity
| type             = Jain
| type = Jain
| deity_of         = 11th Jain [[Tirthankara]]
| deity_of = 11th Jain [[Tirthankara]]
| image           = File:Jain statues in Anwa, Rajasthan 25.jpg
| image = Shri Shreyansnath Bhagwan at Shri Sinhapuri Tirth, Sarnath.jpg
| caption         = Statue of Shreyansanatha at Anwa, Rajasthan
| caption = Shri Shreyansnath Bhagwan at Shri Sinhapuri Tirth, Sarnath, UP.
| alt             = Shreyansanatha
| alt = Shreyansanatha
| venerated_in = [[Jainism]]
| venerated_in = [[Jainism]]
| symbol           = [[Rhinoceros]]<ref>{{citation |last=Tandon |first=Om Prakash |author-link=Om Prakash Tandon |title=Jaina Shrines in India |publisher=[[Publications Division]], [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]], [[Government of India]] |isbn=81-230-1013-3 |date=2002 |orig-year=1968|pages=44-5 |edition=1 |location=[[New Delhi]] }}</ref>
| symbol = [[Rhinoceros]]<ref>{{citation |last=Tandon |first=Om Prakash |author-link=Om Prakash Tandon |title=Jaina Shrines in India |publisher=[[Publications Division]], [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]], [[Government of India]] |isbn=81-230-1013-3 |date=2002 |orig-year=1968|pages=44–5 |edition=1 |location=[[New Delhi]] }}</ref>
| color           = [[Gold (color)|Golden]]
| color = [[Gold (color)|Golden]]
| father           = Vishnu
| father = Vishnu
| mother           = Vishna
| mother = Vishna
| height           = 80 bows (240 meters)
| height = 80 [[Dhanusha (unit)|bows]] (240 meters)
| age             = 8,400,000 years
| age = 8,400,000 years
| tree             =  
| tree =  
| predecessor     = [[Shitalanatha]]
| predecessor = [[Shitalanatha]]
| successor       = [[Vasupujya]]
| successor = [[Vasupujya]]
| birth_place = [[Sarnath]]
| birth_place = [[Sarnath]]
| moksha_place = [[Shikharji]]
| moksha_place = [[Shikharji]]
| dynasty = [[Solar dynasty|Ikṣvākuvaṁśa]]
}}
}}
{{Jainism}}
{{Jainism}}
'''Shreyansanath''' was the eleventh [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age (Avasarpini).{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]] – a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its [[Karma in Jainism|karma]]. Shreyansanatha was born to King ''Vishnu'' and Queen ''Vishna'' at Simhapuri, near [[Sarnath]] in the [[Ikshvaku dynasty]]. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}}
 
'''Shreyansanath''' was the eleventh [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]] – a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its [[Karma in Jainism|karma]]. Shreyansanatha was born to King ''Vishnu'' and Queen ''Vishna'' at Simhapuri, near [[Sarnath]] in the [[Ikshvaku dynasty]]. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.
 
==Biography==
Shreyansanath was the eleventh [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age (Avasarpini).{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]] – a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its [[Karma in Jainism|karma]]. Shreyansanatha was born to King ''Vishnu'' and Queen ''Vishna'' at Simhapuri, near [[Sarnath]] in the [[Ikshvaku dynasty]]. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} His height is mentioned as 80 [[Dhanusha (unit)|dhanusha]].{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}} He is said to have lived for 8,400,000 years.{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}}
 
Shreyansnath's Deshna inspired many to take Diksha and achieve Keval-Gnan and Moksha (liberation). He attained Nirvana from Sammed Shikharji Mountain, along with many Sadhus, Sadhvis, Shravakas, and Shravikas.{{cn|date=October 2025}}
 
Shreyansanatha is said to have been born 9,999,900 ''sagara'' after his predecessor, [[Shitalanatha]].{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}} His successor, [[Vasupujya]], is said to have been born 54 ''sagara'' after him.{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}}
 
== Teachings on Nirjara ==
Shreyansnath's teachings emphasized Nirjara, the discharge of karmas. He explained that karmas are in stages of charging and discharging, with Nirjara being the stage of discharge. He distinguished between Akaam Nirjara (discharge without purpose) and Sakaam Nirjara (discharge with purpose). For a self-realized person, Sakaam Nirjara ensures that no new karmas are charged, as they remain vigilant in their awareness of being a Knower and Seer. Shreyansnath also highlighted the importance of penance (tapa) in achieving Sakaam Nirjara. He categorized penance into two types: Bahya Tapa (external penance) and Abhyantar Tapa (internal penance).{{cn|date=October 2025}}
 
=== Bahya Tapa ===
The six types of Bahya Tapa are:
# Anshan (fasting)
# Unodari (eating less)
# Vrutti Sankshep (limiting desires)
# Ras Tyag (abstaining from taste)
# Kayotsarg (meditation)
# Sanlinta (modesty)
 
=== Abhyantar Tapa ===
The six types of Abhyantar Tapa are:
# Prayashchit (repentance)
# Vaiyavach (service to saints)
# Swadhyay (study of the self)
# Vinay (humility)
# Vyutsarg (renunciation)
# Dhyan (meditation)
 
Through Abhyantar Tapa, true karmic shedding occurs. Practices like Prayashchit help cleanse sins, while maintaining equanimity and viewing others as innocent aids in achieving liberation.{{cn|date=October 2025}}


==Main Temple==
==Main Temple==
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*[[Jainism and non-creationism]]
*[[Jainism and non-creationism]]


==Notes==
==References==
===Citations===
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==References==
===Sources===
* {{citation |last=Johnson |first=Helen M. |author-link=Helen M. Johnson |title=Shreyamsanathacaritra (Book 4.1 of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra) |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/jainism/book/trishashti-shalaka-purusha-caritra/d/doc213209.html |publisher=[[Maharaja_Sayajirao_University_of_Baroda#Oriental_Institute|Baroda Oriental Institute]] |date=1931 }}
* {{citation |last=Finegan |first=Jack |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ae4nAAAAYAAJ |title=The archeology of world religions |publisher=[[Princeton University Press]] |year=1952 }}
* {{citation |last=Johnson |first=Helen M. |author-link=Helen Moore Johnson |title=Shreyamsanathacaritra (Book 4.1 of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra) |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/jainism/book/trishashti-shalaka-purusha-caritra/d/doc213209.html |publisher=[[Maharaja_Sayajirao_University_of_Baroda#Oriental_Institute|Baroda Oriental Institute]] |date=1931 }}
*{{citation |last=Tukol |first=T. K. |author-link=T. K. Tukol |title=Compendium of Jainism |publisher=[[Karnatak University]] |date=1980 |location=[[Dharwad]] }}
*{{citation |last=Tukol |first=T. K. |author-link=T. K. Tukol |title=Compendium of Jainism |publisher=[[Karnatak University]] |date=1980 |location=[[Dharwad]] }}


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Shreyansanatha
11th Jain Tirthankara
Shreyansanatha
Shri Shreyansnath Bhagwan at Shri Sinhapuri Tirth, Sarnath, UP.
Venerated inJainism
PredecessorShitalanatha
SuccessorVasupujya
SymbolRhinoceros[1]
Height80 bows (240 meters)
Age8,400,000 years
ColorGolden
Personal information
Born
Sarnath
Died
Shikharji
Parents
  • Vishnu (father)
  • Vishna (mother)
DynastyIkṣvākuvaṁśa
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Shreyansanath was the eleventh Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a Siddha – a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma. Shreyansanatha was born to King Vishnu and Queen Vishna at Simhapuri, near Sarnath in the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.

Biography[edit | edit source]

Shreyansanath was the eleventh Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini).[2] According to Jain beliefs, he became a Siddha – a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma. Shreyansanatha was born to King Vishnu and Queen Vishna at Simhapuri, near Sarnath in the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.[2] His height is mentioned as 80 dhanusha.[3] He is said to have lived for 8,400,000 years.[3]

Shreyansnath's Deshna inspired many to take Diksha and achieve Keval-Gnan and Moksha (liberation). He attained Nirvana from Sammed Shikharji Mountain, along with many Sadhus, Sadhvis, Shravakas, and Shravikas.[citation needed]

Shreyansanatha is said to have been born 9,999,900 sagara after his predecessor, Shitalanatha.[3] His successor, Vasupujya, is said to have been born 54 sagara after him.[3]

Teachings on Nirjara[edit | edit source]

Shreyansnath's teachings emphasized Nirjara, the discharge of karmas. He explained that karmas are in stages of charging and discharging, with Nirjara being the stage of discharge. He distinguished between Akaam Nirjara (discharge without purpose) and Sakaam Nirjara (discharge with purpose). For a self-realized person, Sakaam Nirjara ensures that no new karmas are charged, as they remain vigilant in their awareness of being a Knower and Seer. Shreyansnath also highlighted the importance of penance (tapa) in achieving Sakaam Nirjara. He categorized penance into two types: Bahya Tapa (external penance) and Abhyantar Tapa (internal penance).[citation needed]

Bahya Tapa[edit | edit source]

The six types of Bahya Tapa are:

  1. Anshan (fasting)
  2. Unodari (eating less)
  3. Vrutti Sankshep (limiting desires)
  4. Ras Tyag (abstaining from taste)
  5. Kayotsarg (meditation)
  6. Sanlinta (modesty)

Abhyantar Tapa[edit | edit source]

The six types of Abhyantar Tapa are:

  1. Prayashchit (repentance)
  2. Vaiyavach (service to saints)
  3. Swadhyay (study of the self)
  4. Vinay (humility)
  5. Vyutsarg (renunciation)
  6. Dhyan (meditation)

Through Abhyantar Tapa, true karmic shedding occurs. Practices like Prayashchit help cleanse sins, while maintaining equanimity and viewing others as innocent aids in achieving liberation.[citation needed]

Main Temple[edit | edit source]

The Sarnath Jain Tirth temple located at Sarnath, Varanasi is one of the main shrines of Shreyansanatha.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Sridigamber Jain Temple, Simhapuri, Sarnath, near Varanasi, the birthplace of Shreyansanath.
    Sridigamber Jain Temple, Simhapuri, Sarnath, near Varanasi, the birthplace of Shreyansanath.
  • Gouche and Silver on paper painting, Gujarat, 18th century.
    Gouche and Silver on paper painting, Gujarat, 18th century.
  • Shreyanasanatha idol in Bhand Dewal along with Neminatha and Ajitnatha dated back to 9th century
    Shreyanasanatha idol in Bhand Dewal along with Neminatha and Ajitnatha dated back to 9th century
  • Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
    Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
  • Footprint at Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
    Footprint at Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Citations[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Tandon, Om Prakash (2002) [1968], Jaina Shrines in India (1 ed.), New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, pp. 44–5, ISBN 81-230-1013-3
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tukol 1980, p. 31.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Finegan 1952, p. 190.

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