Mahavir swami

BACKGROUND Religions across the world have always revered the birthplaces of their divine figures with great respect. These places were soon transformed into pilgrimages, in view of the holy aura preserved in the respective birthplaces. Similarly, Jains have also revered the places where the five divine events, i.e. the Panchkalyanaks of Tirthankars (Chyavan, Janma, Diksha, Kevalgyan and Nirvan) had taken place. The last Tirthankar of this cosmic cycle, Shri Vardhaman Mahavir, on whose teachings Jainism has survived, flourished and thrived till date, was born in 599 BC, i.e. nearly 2,618 years ago. Being the last Tirthankar, it would be obvious to assume that all the original locations of Lord Mahavir’s Panchkalyanaks would have been well preserved by Jains; However, the case is not so. Although, it might be surprising, the locations of all the five Kalyanaks of Lord Mahavir are disputed– either between the Shwetambar-Digambar sects or by history scholars. The only Kalyanak location agreed by both the Shwetambar & Digambar sects, i.e. Pawapuri (in Bihar) is disputed by history scholars, who place the location of the Nirvan Kalyanak at Pava-Padrauna in Fazilnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Unlike Buddhists, who have well preserved the sites, relics, stupas and other archaeological remains related to Gautam Buddha, Jains did not preserve the same with respect to Lord Mahavir, predominantly due to large-scale migration and differing sectarian views. While all the Kalyanak locations of L...

The Dilwara Temples, also known as the Delvada Jain Mandir, are a collection of Shwetambar Jain temples. The Dilwara Jain Temples of India is one of the finest Jain temples known around the world for its extraordinary architecture and amazing marble stone carvings. Architecturally, some experts believe it is superior to the Taj Mahal. Dilwara Temples, located in the hill station of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, India, are renowned for their intricate architecture and exquisite marble carvings. These temples are a testament to the exceptional skills of Indian artisans who created them over a thousand years ago. It looks like a fairly basic temple from the outside, but every cloud has a silver lining, and the interiors of the temple showcase the extraordinary work of human craftsmanship in the best possible way. Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • • The decorative details of the marble stone carvings are unprecedented and unmatched. The intricately carved ceilings and pillars are breathtaking. The Dilwara Jain temples were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. At that time, there was no transport or road available to reach the height of 1200+ meters on Mount Abu. Huge blocks of marble stones were carried on elephants’ backs for more than 60 km from the Arasuri hills at Ambaji to this remote mountainous region of Mount Abu. The Dilwara Jain Temple is visited by a large number of tourists and pilgrims every day. its amazing architecture being its main attraction. The beaut...

णमो अरिहंताणं I bow to the Arihants. Ṇamō Arihantāṇaṁ णमो सिद्धाणं I bow to the Siddhas. Ṇamō Siddhāṇaṁ णमो आयरियाणं I bow to the Acharyas. Ṇamō Ayariyāṇaṁ णमो उवज्झायाणं I bow to the Upadhyayas. Ṇamō Uvajjhāyāṇaṁ णमो लोए सव्व साहूणं I bow to all of the Sages of the world. Ṇamō Lōē Savva Sāhūṇaṁ एसो पंच णमोक्कारो, सव्व पावप्पणासणो This five-fold salutation completely destroys all the sins. Ēsōpan̄caṇamōkkārō, savvapāvappaṇāsaṇō मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पढमं हवई मंगलं And, of all auspicious mantras, (it) is indeed the foremost auspicious one. Maṅgalā ṇaṁ ca savvēsiṁ, paḍamama havaī maṅgalaṁ Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions providing code of conduct and a way of life which rejects violence, self-seeking & dishonesty. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. Jains believe that liberation comes from the complete conquest of their internal enemies such as desire, attachment, greed, anger & pride. Jainism is still practiced because of its belief and logical conclusion in the end. One of the most important principles is 'Ahimsa' (Non-violence) which is followed throughout and is the solid foundation of Jainism. They believe harming any living creature leads to bad karma and affects one's rebirth, future well being and causes suffering. That is why Jainism is often called the 'religion of non-violence'. • Non-violence (Ahimsa) - Not to cause violence towards all living creatures through tho...

: The nation is celebrating the 2620th birth anniversary of Mahavir Swami. Mostly the followers of Mahavira is the 24th and the last Tirthankara, who preached the essence of life, virtue and non-violence towards all living beings. According to the Swetambaras, he was born in 599 BC but Digambar school of Mahavir was born on thirteenth day of the rising moon of Chaitra month (which was Trayodashi Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month). Mahavir was born during 599 B.C. and disappeared in 527 B.C. at the age of 72. Mahavir was born at Kundalagrama which is situated under Vaishali district in Bihar. 2620th Birth Anniversary of Mahavir Swami

Mahavira, (Sanskrit: “Great Hero”) also known as Vardhamana, (born c. 599 bce traditional dating, Kshatriyakundagrama, India—died 527 traditional dating, Pavapuri), Epithet of Vardhamana, the last of the 24 kevala, the stage of omniscience or highest perception. Teaching a doctrine of austerity, Mahavira advocated nonviolence ( ahimsa) in all circumstances and the acceptance of the mahavratas, the five “great vows” of renunciation. Life Although tradition dictates that Mahavira was born about 599 bce, many scholars believe this date to be as much as 100 years early, in that Mahavira probably lived at about the same time as the The 7th to 5th century bce was a period of great yajna) that involved the killing of many animals. Because of the popularity of the doctrine of continual rebirth, which linked animals and humans in the same cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, unnecessary killing had become objectionable to many people. Economic factors may also have encouraged the growth of the doctrine of nonviolence. The leaders of the anti-Brahman sects came to be regarded as heretical. Mahavira and his Although accounts of the life of Mahavira vary for the two Jain sects, he apparently was reared in luxury, but because he was a younger son he could not inherit the leadership of the clan. At the age of 30, after (according to the Shvetambara sect) marrying a woman of the Kshatriya caste and having a daughter, Mahavira renounced the world and became a monk. He wore one garment for ...

Though Mahavira Jaina was the founder of the historical Jainism, the jaina traditions maintained that there were 23 Tirthankars or prophets of that faith before the birth of Mahavira. Mahavira thus is regarded as the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jainas. It is said that the first of those prophets was Rishabha, and the last Tirthankara before Mahavira was Parsvanath. The lives of the earlier Tirthankaras are unknown to history. Parsvanath, however, lived nearer to historical times and there-more, some accounts of him are available to history. But he, too, is said to have died 250 years before Mahavira, after living a full life of hundred years. ADVERTISEMENTS: Parsvanath was the son of Asvasena, a Kshatriya king of Banaras. At the age of 30, he abandoned home in search of truth, and got his enlightenment after hard penance. He collected a large number of disciples to whom he preached his doctrines. The followers of his faith were asked to take four great vows, namely, to give up violence or injury to life, to be ever truthful, not to take property of others, and not to possess property of one’s own. His successor to the faith, Mahavira, added the fifth vow, namely, to maintain celebacy, or Brahmacharya. Parsva believed in the eternity of all matter. Mahavira” also believed in that. This leads some historians to suggest that Parsvanath was the real founder of the Jaina faith. Mahavira Jina, however, gave that faith its real and historical form, and made it a great religi...

Page Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mahavir Swami Ji Mahavir Swami is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He is also known as Vardhamana or Veer or Uveer or Sammatti. Lord Mahavir Swami Ji was born in Kshatriyakundagrama vaishali district of bihar, India approximately 2.5 billion years in 6 th Century BC. He renounced his home at the age of thirty. He did not hold the accession, even for a long man. The ear he was born in was the era of violence, animal sacrifice, caste system, which grew in the era. Also Read: Jainism Religion • Source: Twitter As perJainism, a The ascending half cycle is called as Utsarpiṇī and the descending half cycle is called as Avasarpiṇī. 24 Tirthankaraare born in each half of this cycle. In Jain tradition, the Tirthankaraswere royal in their final lives. Their clan and families are also among those recorded in legendary stories. Also Read: Birth of Mahavir Swami: Tirthankara of Jainism • Source: Twitter Mahavir Swami, 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in the royal Kshatriya family to King Siddhartha of the Ikshvaku Dynasty and Queen Trishala of the Licchavi Dynasty. It is believed that Mahavir’s birthday is on the thirteenth day of the rising moon in the month of Chaitra in the Vira Nirvana Samvat calendar era. He was born in a Kshatriyakundagrama place near Vaishali in Indo Gangetic Planes, though the exact location in today’s Bihar is unknown. Jain texts state that after Mahavira was born, the god Indra came from the hea...

I vividly recall that during my first ever visit to Rujuvalika, the Kevalgyan Kalyanak bhumi of Lord Mahavir, I was deeply excited for some inexplicable reasons. Further, when I heard about the beauty of the Rujuvalika river, my curiosity levels knew no bounds. Wasting no time, I headed off to this magnificent land to follow the footsteps of Lord Mahavir and to feel the deepest vibrations of Lord’s footsteps that Rujuvalika beholds. The way towards the Jinalay During the entire course of journey towards the tirth, I kept on wondering how beautiful the river would be! Would its shores be sandy or lined with boulders? Would I be able to see the Sal tree under which the Lord attained Kevalgyan? Seeking answers to such innumerable questions in mind, I reached the town of Giridih (in Jharkhand) an hour before daybreak. A 30 mins drive led me to the beautiful Kalyanak Bhumi, now known as Jamak village in the Barakar district. As the first rays of the golden sun fell on the shikhar which was visible from a distance, I made my way towards the Jinalay. The beautiful gardens situated on the both sides of the pathway leading up to the main shrine were dotted with flowering plants and large trees, home to the uncountable number of white storks. The small jinalay nested amidst such surreal surroundings, was remarkably beautiful with its beautiful gates, unique arches and doorways. The beautiful Jinalay I could faintly hear the gurgling sounds of the river as I neared the main gate of t...