The Tirthankaras
Girnar
गिरनार · ગિરનાર
The tall mountain where Lord Neminath became a monk, found perfect knowledge and became free
- 4 min full story
- 2 min children's telling
- For all ages
Girnar is a tall, rocky mountain in Gujarat where three of the most important moments in the life of Lord Neminath took place. This is the story of the mountain, and of the pilgrims who climb its ten thousand steps.
What it teaches Pilgrimage Renunciation Liberation Compassion
The opening of the children's telling
In Gujarat there is a tall, tall mountain called Girnar. Its top is often hidden in the clouds. On its slopes there are many temples.
Long ago, a kind prince named Nemi came to this mountain. Nemi loved all animals. He did not want any creature to be hurt. One day he heard some animals crying, and he set them all free.
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To carry into the day
Girnar teaches three things: let go, look within, and the soul can be free.
To talk about together
Neminath's story began with kindness to animals. How can we be kind to animals tomorrow?
Retold for JainStory from the traditional narrative and checked against published Jain sources. Details vary between tellings.