adinath bhagwan nai muni diksha kahan li

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Adinath Bhagwan, also known as Rishabhanatha, is traditionally believed to have taken muni diksha (renunciation) on Mount Kailash. Some traditions mention other sacred locations, but Mount Kailash is the most commonly accepted site.

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According to Jain tradition, Adinath Bhagwan, the first Tirthankara, renounced worldly life and became a muni (ascetic) to attain spiritual liberation. The commonly accepted place for his muni diksha is Mount Kailash, which is considered a sacred site in several Indian religions including Jainism. This mountain symbolizes the beginning of his spiritual journey and his establishment of Jain monastic order.

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