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Age of Aadinath bhagwan
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Bhagwan Aadinath (Rishabhdev), the first Tirthankara of Jainism, is said to have lived for 20 lakh purva years in his youth, with his total lifespan extending over millions of years according to Jain cosmology.
Detailed Answer
Bhagwan Aadinath, also known as Rishabhdev, is the first Tirthankara in Jainism and is credited with establishing the Jain religion. According to Jain texts and traditions, his lifespan was extraordinarily long, measured in purva years—a vast unit of time in Jain cosmology. Specifically, he lived his youth for 20 lakh (2 million) purva years. His total age, encompassing all phases of his life, including his previous births and spiritual attainments, spans millions of years, reflecting the timeless and cosmic scale of Jain Tirthankaras.
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