JAINISM

Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is an ancient Indian religion. It is one of the oldest Indian religions. The three main pillars of Jainism are ahimsa, anekantavada, and aparigraha. Jains take five main vows: ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha.

JAINISM

THE THREE MAIN PILLARS OF JAINISM

MAHAVIR BHAGVAN

Mahavira , also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism. He was the spiritual succesor of bhagvan parshvanatha. Mahavira was born in the early part of the 6th century BCE into a royal Jain family in Bihar, India. His mother's name was Trishala and his father's name was Sidhharta. They were lay devotees of Parshvanatha. Mahavira abandoned all worldly possessions at the age of about 30 and left home in pursuit of spiritual awekening, becoming an ascetic. Mahavira practiced intense meditation and severe austerities for twelve and a half years, after which he attained Kevala Gyan (omniscience). He preached for 30 years and attained Moksha (liberation) in the 6th century BCE, although the year varies .

BHAGVAN MAHAVIRA'S DEATH

Mahavira's nirvana (death) occurred in the town of Pawapuri in present-day Bihar. His life as a spiritual light and the night of his nirvana are commemorated by Jains as Diwali at the same time that Hindus celebrate it. Mahavir Bhagvan died due to starvation.
Died - 599 BCE
BORN - 468 BCE
AGE - 72 years

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