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Tirthankaras · #9 of 24

Pushpadanta (Suvidhinatha)

पुष्पदन्त (सुविधिनाथ)

Pushpadanta — also called Suvidhinatha (“Lord of right conduct”) — is the ninth Tirthankara, born in Kākandī to King Sugrīva and Queen Rāmā. The name pushpadanta (“flower-toothed”) refers to a tradition that his teeth were as beautiful as flowers. The alternative name Suvidhinatha highlights his role in clarifying conduct.

White-complexioned. Lañchana is the makara (a mythological crocodile-like creature). Mokṣa at Mt. Sammed Shikhar.

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