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Lord Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth and last Jain Tirthankara (spiritual teacher). Let's take a look at his life, teachings and influence.
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2 Σεπ 2023 · Mahavira’s teachings revolved around the principles of non-violence (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satya), non-stealing (Asteya), chastity (Brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (Aparigraha). These form the five great vows that are central to Jainism.
The teachings of Mahävïra were simple, practical ethical and spiritual but gradually they developed into a complicated system with considerable emphasis on details. Mahävïra and his disciples propounded not only the doctrinal side of Jainism relating to the nature of the truth and the ideal but also mapped out the practical and disciplinary ...
THE TEACHINGS OF LORD MAHAVIRA. Lord Mahavira was born on March 30, 599 B.C. and attained the nirvana in the year 527 B.C. at the age of 72. He was a contemporary of Lord Buddha. He was the 24th and the last of the Tirthankars. The present form of Jainism was shaped by him. The cardinal principles of Jainism are: 1. Ahimsa (non-violence) 2.
Mahavira's teachings were compiled by Indrabhuti Gautama (his chief disciple) as the Jain Agamas. The texts, transmitted orally by Jain monks, are believed to have been largely lost by about the 1st century CE.
23 Σεπ 2024 · Teaching a doctrine of austerity, Mahavira advocated nonviolence (ahimsa) in all circumstances and the acceptance of the mahavrata s, the five “great vows” of renunciation. Life.
MAHAVIRA : HIS LIFE AND TEACHINGS. I. LIFE. Modern historical research establishes beyond. doubt that Mahavira, well known as the founder of Jainism, is not a mythical figure like so many. of his predecessors in the tradition of the Tirthan- karas.
