Samudravijaya

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Samudravijaya
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SpouseShivadevi
ChildrenNeminatha

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]

Literature[edit]

The Harivamsa Purana of Acharya Jinasena throws some light on the life of Samudravijaya.[citation needed]

Notes[edit]

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

References[edit]

  • Shah, Natubhai (2004), Jainism: The World of Conquerors, vol. 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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