God in Jainism

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Bahubali (, ) was the son of Rishabhanatha (the first tirthankara of Jainism) and the brother of the chakravartin Bharata. He is a revered figure in Jainism. He is said to have meditated motionless for 12 years in a standing posture (kayotsarga), with climbing plants having grown around his legs. After his 12 years of meditation, he is said to have attained omniscience (kevala jnana).

godliness is said to be the inherent quality of every soul

thumb|The miniature depicts the Pancaparameṣṭhi on Siddhashila|Siddhaśilā. Folio from the Saṁgrahaṇīratna by [[Śvetāmbara ascetic Śrīcandra in Prakrit with interlinear Gujarati commentary, 17th century (British Library Or 2116C)|250px]] thumb|Relief depicting Pañca-Parameṣṭhi. Shri Mahavirji