Samudravijaya

Samudravijaya was the father of Lord Neminatha (twenty-second Tirthankara) and brother of Vasudeva (father of Krishna).[1] He was born to King Andhakavrishni of Harivamsa dynasty in Sauripura (Dvaraka) where he later ruled as a king.[2] He married princess Shivadevi.[3]

Samudravijaya
Personal information
Parents
  • Andhakavrishni (father)
SpouseShivadevi
ChildrenNeminatha

Literature

The Harivamsa Purana of Acharya Jinasena throws some light on the life of Samudravijaya.

Notes

  1. Shah 2004, p. 24.
  2. Jain 2009, p. 88.
  3. von Glasenapp 1999, p. 317.
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References

  • Shah, Natubhai (2004), Jainism: The World of Conquerors, I, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-1938-2
  • von Glasenapp, Helmuth (1 January 1999), Jainism: An Indian Religion of Salvation, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-1376-6
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