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The bhavs (past lives) of Bhagwan Parshvanath are described in the Jain scriptures. According to the Uttarapurana, his soul's journey included: first being Marubhuti, a minister; then a god in the Sahasrar heaven; then a Vidyadhara; then a god in the Achyut heaven; then the Chakravarti king Vananami; then an Ahammindra in the middle Graiveyak heaven; then King Ananda, adorned with royal virtues; then Indra in the Anat heaven; and finally, after destroying the ghati karmas, he was born as Bhagwan Parshvanath [3]. Additionally, in a previous birth, he was Parth Kumar, who was born in Varanasi to King Ashvasen and Queen Vamadevi. In that life, he encountered the ascetic Kamath, who was performing a fire sacrifice. Parshvanath saved a snake from the fire, which led to Kamath's enmity. The snake was reborn as Dharnendra, the king of Nagas, who later protected Parshvanath during his meditation [1][5].

The snake is a symbol of Bhagwan Parshwanath because of two key events in his life. First, his mother Queen Vamadevi observed a snake passing by during her pregnancy, which made such an impression that she named her son "Parshva," meaning "nearby" [1]. Second, as a prince, Parshva-kumar saved a half-burnt snake from a sacrificial fire lit by the mendicant Kamath, reciting the Namaskar-mantra for the dying creature [1][2]. After death, that snake was reborn as Dharanendra, the king of gods of the Nag kumars (snake-like deities) [1][2]. Later, when Parshvanath was meditating, Kamath (reborn as Meghamali, the god of rain) attacked him with fierce animals and floods. In gratitude, Dharanendra protected Parshvanath by spreading his fangs over his head like a canopy and creating a lotus-form with his tail to keep him afloat [2]. This act of divine protection by the snake-god is why the snake became Parshwanath's enduring symbol, representing compassion, protection, and the power of non-violence.

Bhagavan Mahavir had an elder brother named Nandivardhan and a sister named Sudarshana [1, 3, 4, 5].

Your inspiration from Bhagwan Mahavir's story is well-founded. While in his mother Queen Trishala's womb, Mahavir remained completely motionless out of compassion, to avoid causing her any pain. However, this stillness made his mother deeply anxious, fearing something was wrong with her baby [2][3]. Realizing that even this brief stillness caused his parents such grief, he reflected that renouncing the world during their lifetime would surely break their hearts [3]. Therefore, he decided he would not take Diksha (initiation) until after his parents had passed away, so they would not suffer worry or sorrow on his account [3][4]. This decision reflects his profound compassion and sense of obligation to his parents. The context also shows that this principle of seeking parental permission was standard practice; for instance, Lord Mahavir told the young Aimutta that Diksha could not be given without his parents' consent, and Megh Kumar similarly sought his parents' blessing before initiation [1][5]. So Mahavir's choice was not just a personal one but a model of respect and care for family, even while on the spiritual path.

The Visahara Phulinga (also spelled Visahar Fullinga) mantra is a protective Jain hymn associated with Lord Parshvanatha. The core mantra is: **"Namiuna Pāsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fulinga"** [1][5]. This is an 18-letter mantra considered effective against all types of pain and affliction, and it is implicit in stanza 18 of the Namiun Sutra [5]. There is also a longer version composed by Acharya Shri Mantung Suri that adds symbolic syllables: **"Om Rhim Shreem Arham Namiuna Pāsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fuling Rhim Namaha"** [1][5]. In this version, "Om" symbolizes the five supreme entities, "Hrim" the three worlds, "Shrim" spiritual wealth, and "Arham" the worshipful one [5]. The mantra is said to pacify evil planetary effects, disease, epidemics, and acute fever when recited or held in the throat (remembered) [1][2][5].

Based on the provided context, the "Visahara Phulinga" mantra is a hymn dedicated to Lord Pārsva Nātha, who is attended by the deity Pārsva Yaksha. The mantra is believed to eliminate disturbances in the universe and destroy the poison of snakes and cobras. Lord Pārsva Nātha is described as an abode of auspiciousness and prosperity. The context states that a person who always remembers this hymn will be rid of misfortunes, fatal diseases, epidemics, and deadly fevers. Even a simple obeisance offered to Lord Pārsva Nātha is said to result in many good things, and because of these prayers, human beings and animals will not suffer from sickness and poverty. Furthermore, upon attaining right faith as preached by him, which is considered more valuable than the most precious heavenly jewels, living beings can easily attain the place of immortality. The hymn concludes with a prayer to the greatly renowned Lord Parśvanātha to bestow the seeds of attaining perfect knowledge in all future births.