BHAGWAN SUMATINATH( 5th TIRTHANKAR)

Bhagwan Sumatinath was 5th Tirthankar of present age and born in Koshalpur in Ayodhya. Father nme was King Megh and Mother name was Mangalavti Devi. After long time span in life he took diksha on 9th day of brigth half of the month along with 1000 men's. After span 20 year life of diksha Lord Sumatinath attained kevalgyan. On 9th day of brigth half of the month Bhagwan Sumatinath, along with other 1000 was attained nirvana. Bhagwan Sumatinath lived 40 lakh purv and height of Bhagwan Sumatinath was 300 measure of bow. In his last life Vijayasen was the king of Shankhpur town in the Purva Mahavideh area. He had son named Purushasimha. From vijayant dimension, the soul that was Purushasimha descended into the womb of queen Mangalavati, wife of king Megh of Ayodhya. The new of the queen being pregant made the atmosphere of Ayodhya live with happiness and joy.         -Kripen mehta