Bhadrabahu
Ācārya Bhadrabāhu (c. 367 – c. 298 BC) was, according to the Digambara sect of Jainism, the last Shruta Kevalin (all knowing by hearsay, that is indirectly) in Jainism . He was the last acharya of the undivided Jain sangha. He was the spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire.
Aacharya Bhadrabahu Swami | |
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Late inscription at Shravanabelagola describing the incoming of Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya | |
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| Born | c. 367 BC |
| Died | c. 298 BC |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambara and Svetambara |
| Notable work(s) | Uvasagharam Stotra |
| Religious career | |
| Successor | Acharya Vishakha |
| Ascetics initiated | Chandragupta Maurya |
| Initiation | by Govarddhana Mahamuni |
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According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, there were five Shruta Kevalins in Jainism – Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu.
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