Legend has it that after winning and renouncing sovereignty over the world, Bahubalidev stood in unbroken meditation for one year. And then, just as he humbly took the first few steps to seek Adinath Rishabhdev and his brother monks, he attained the fruit of his superhuman quest: he became omniscient, a kevalin. One whose entire being is embodied absolute consciousness.

We now seek to situate on top of a grand mountain – our own Siddhachal Giri – a pratima ji of Bhagwaan Rishabhdev. And next to him, a monumental monolith of Shri Bahubalidev in meditation.

Bahubalidev is one of our most celebrated siddhas. Siddhas are kevalin possessed of infinite consciousness, infinite bliss, and infinite energy. Bahubalidev’s towering struggle to reach that state
exemplify Jainism’s timeless messages: ascetic immobility in search of victory over oneself, and the crowning majesty of forgiveness. His story is worthy of re-telling in every home.

Please join us in writing the story in marble. For our children and theirs, and for all times to come