ajuni

Ajuni is a term that can refer to several different things, primarily within the context of religious and cultural traditions.

In Jainism, ajuni (also spelled ajuni-ja) is a Sanskrit word meaning "unborn" or "not born." It is a significant epithet applied to Jain Tirthankaras, particularly Mahavira. This concept signifies that these enlightened beings have transcended the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and are not subject to the ordinary processes of creation and rebirth. It emphasizes their liberation from karma and their divine or transcendental nature.

Beyond Jainism, the term ajuni can occasionally appear in other Indian philosophical contexts with similar implications of being uncreated or primordial. It highlights a state of existence beyond the mundane and the temporal.

In some colloquial or less formal contexts, ajuni might be used to refer to a specific person, place, or thing, though this usage is less common and often specific to a particular community or region. Without further context, the primary and most widely understood meaning of ajuni relates to the spiritual concept of being unborn in Indian religions.