Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrating the Life and Teachings of Lord Mahavir

21Apr,2024

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Mahavir Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism.

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Birth of Lord Mahavir

Mahavir Jayanti typically falls in March or April, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

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Date

Lord Mahavir was born around 599 BCE in Kundagrama, Bihar, in present-day India.

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Ancient India

He was born into the royal family of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala.

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Family Background

Mahavir renounced worldly comforts and embarked on a spiritual journey at the age of 30, seeking enlightenment.

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Spiritual Quest

For 12 years, Mahavir practiced intense meditation, self-discipline, and austerities, enduring various hardships.

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Ascetic Life

At the age of 42, Mahavir achieved Kevala Jnana (omniscience), becoming a fully enlightened being, or Jina.

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Attainment of Kevala Jnana

Mahavir preached non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness, non-attachment, and compassion towards all living beings.

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Teachings