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When Was Bhagwan Neminath Born According to Jain Sources?
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Quick Answer
Bhagwan Neminath is traditionally believed to have been born around 4,300 B.C., which is approximately 6,300 years ago. Some variations in dating exist, but this is the commonly accepted timeframe in Jain tradition.
Detailed Answer
According to Jain sources, Bhagwan Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankara, is considered a contemporary of Krishna, Balarama, and the Pandava brothers from the Mahābhārata. This association places his birth around 4,300 B.C., based on the correlation with the Mahābhārata timeline, which is estimated at about 3,200 B.C. for the Pandavas' era. Thus, Neminath's lifespan is traditionally placed as beginning roughly 6,300 years ago.
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