Lord Bahubali is a significant figure in Jainism, known for his immense spiritual dedication and eventual attainment of omniscience (Kevala Jnana). He was the son of Lord Rishabhanath, the first Tirthankara of Jainism, and the brother of Bharat, the emperor (Chakravartin) during the Ikshvaku dynasty in Ayodhya.

Bahubali meditated motionless for 12 years in a standing posture, during which climbing plants grew around his legs. He and Bharat initially came into conflict over ruler ship. To avoid widespread casualties, they decided to settle their differences through three duels: an eye-fight, a water-fight, and wrestling, all of which Bahubali won.

Bharat, angered by his loss, violated the rules by attempting to use a divine weapon (Chakra) against Bahubali, which failed. This prompted Bahubali to contemplate retaliating but he stopped, overcome with the realization of the futility of violence against his own brother.

Bahubali renounced his kingdom and worldly possessions, embarking on a path of deep meditation. He stood motionless for a year, after which Bharat, now humbled, came to worship him, helping Bahubali overcome his lingering feelings of regret.

Bahubali’s intense meditation led him to destroy the four kinds of inimical karmas, including those obscuring knowledge, enabling him to attain omniscience. He ultimately achieved liberation (moksha) at Mount Kailasha, becoming a pure, liberated soul (Siddha). He is revered as one of the first Digambara monks to attain moksha in the current half-cycle of time (Avasarpiṇī).