The Tirthankaras
Life of Bhagwan Naminath
भगवान नमिनाथ का जीवन · ભગવાન નમિનાથનું જીવન
An army surrounds a city, and an unborn child brings peace
- 4 min full story
- 2 min children's telling
- For all ages
Enemy kings surround the city of Mithila and the people fear the worst. Then the queen, who is expecting a very special child, climbs to the top of the palace, and the story of the twenty first Tirthankar begins.
What it teaches Peace Generosity Inner strength
The opening of the children's telling
Long ago, in the city of Mithila, a queen named Vapra was waiting for a special baby. One day many angry kings came with a big army and stood all around the city. Everyone inside was scared.
Queen Vapra did not run and hide. She climbed calmly to the top of the palace and stood there quietly, where everyone could see her.
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To carry into the day
A calm heart can end a quarrel that weapons cannot.
To talk about together
When someone around you is angry, what helps you stay calm?
Retold for JainStory from the traditional narrative and checked against published Jain sources. Details vary between tellings.