Adipurana (आदिपुराण)

By Acharya Jinasena • Prathamānuyoga

Overview & Doctrinal Significance

Monumental epic chronicling the life of Bhagavan Rishabhanatha (Adinatha), the birth of civilization (Asi, Masi, Krishi), Bharata Chakravarti, and the ascetic triumph of Bhagavan Bahubali.

Central Doctrinal Theme

Socio-spiritual institutions, the 16 Sanskaras of human life, and the ultimate victory of renunciation over imperial dominion.

Foundational Sacred Verses

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मनुष्यजन्म संप्राप्य धर्मं यः कुरुते नरः। स एव कृतकृत्योऽस्ति शेषास्तु पशुभिः समाः॥
Manushyajanma samprapya dharmam yah kurute narah, Sa eva kritakrityo'sti sheshastu pashubhih samah.

"Having attained human birth, one who walks the path of Dharma has achieved the purpose of life; all others are no different from beasts."

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Commentarial Lineage (Ṭīkā Paramparā)

Over the centuries, foremost Acharyas composed extensive commentaries to unlock the philosophical depth of Adipurana:

Adipurana Bhasha Tika

20th Century CE
By Pandit Pannalal Bakliwal

Monumental Hindi commentary published in the Bharatiya Jnanpith series.

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