Shalibhadra

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In Jain literature and culture the legendary wealth of Shalibhadra has become a proverb – \”Wealth like Shalibhadra\”. But the fact is that his sacrifice or renunciation is even more astonishing than his mundane riches, beautiful and delicate body and good fortune. He was unique not only in terms of his wealth and luxury but also in detachment and yoga. To have such tremendous willpower, determination, forbearance, and tolerance is indeed astounding Bhagwan Mahavir has praised him with the epithet Mahasatvashali (endowed with paramount strength).