In Jain tradition, the birth of a Tirthankara is marked by auspicious signs such as certain dreams. Garbha kalyanaka is the first auspicious event out of five auspicious events (Panch Kalyanaka). It means enlivening of the embryo through the descent of the life (soul) in the mortal body. [37] On the second day of Ashadha (a month of the Hindu calendar) Krishna (dark fortnight), Queen Marudevi is said to have seen sixteen auspicious dreams. King Nabhi explained these dreams to her as a sign of Tirthankara's birth. Rishabhanatha, according to Jain mythology, was born after these dreams
.Marriage and children
Rishabhanatha had two wives, Sunanda and Sumangala.[12][39] Sumangala was the mother of ninety-nine sons (including Bharata) and one daughter, Brahmi.[12][40] Sunanda was the mother of Bahubali and Sundari.[8]
Rishabhanatha is stated in Jain texts to have taught his daughters Brahmi and Sundari, the Brahmi lipi (ancient Brahmi script) and the science of numbers (Ank-Vidya) respectively.[12] The Pannavana Sutra (2nd century BCE) and the Samavayanga Sutra (3rd century BCE) list many other writing scripts known to the ancient Jaina tradition, of which the Brahmi script named after Rishabha's daughter tops the list.[41]
His eldest son Bharata Chakravartin is stated as one who ruled ancient India from an ancient capital of Ayodhya.[42] Bharata is described in Jain texts as a just and kind ruler, who was not attached to wealth or vices
Rishabhanatha is stated in Jain texts to have taught his daughters Brahmi and Sundari, the Brahmi lipi (ancient Brahmi script) and the science of numbers (Ank-Vidya) respectively.[12] The Pannavana Sutra (2nd century BCE) and the Samavayanga Sutra (3rd century BCE) list many other writing scripts known to the ancient Jaina tradition, of which the Brahmi script named after Rishabha's daughter tops the list.[41]
His eldest son Bharata Chakravartin is stated as one who ruled ancient India from an ancient capital of Ayodhya.[42] Bharata is described in Jain texts as a just and kind ruler, who was not attached to wealth or vices