Marudevi



Marudevī was the mother of the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha and the queen of King Nabhi.

Birth of Rishabhanatha


The enlivening of the embryo through the descent of the future Tīrthankara's soul in the mortal body is celebrated as Garbha Kalyānaka At this time, Queen Marudevi dreamt sixteen auspicious dreams. King Nabhirāja (who was endowed with clairvoyance) explained the significance of these dreams in the morning.

After these sixteen dreams she saw a large, beautiful bull entering her open mouth, indicative of a pious and extraordinary soul entering her womb.

In literature
Marudevi is mentioned in the Hindu scripture Bhagavata Purana as mother of Rishabhanatha.