Gunabhadra (Jain monk)
Gunabhadra (fl. fourth century CE) was a Digambara monk in India. He co-authored Mahapurana along with Jinasena.
Gunabhadra | |
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Personal | |
Religion | Jainism |
Sect | Digambara |
Religious career | |
Predecessor | Jinasena |
Successor | Lokasena |
His lineage started with Chandrasena who initiated Aryanandi.[1] Aryanandi initiated Virasena and Jayasena.[1] Virasena initiated six disciples who were Dasharayguru, Jinasena, Vinayasena, Shripal, Padmasena and Devasena.[1] Dasharayguru and Jinasena initiated Gunabhadra who later initiated Lokasena.[1] Vinayasena initiated Kumarasena who started the Kashtha Sangha.[1]