Teachings of Lord Mahavira underline the basic principles of living.


Teachings of Lord Mahavir

Lord Mahavir is the last 'Teerthankara' or Jain Prophet last of the 24 Teerthankaras to have ever born on Earth. Born to parents Siddhartha and Trishala, Lord Mahavir was raised as a prince and he was known for his bravery and wisdom. As the age of 30, Lord Mahavir renounced all worldly pleasures and pursued a life of an ascetic and undertook strict penance for 12 years. He was self-illuminated over the course of his penance and learnt everything there is to know about life and nature. As he was not satisfied with his own personal salvation, he chose to become a reformer and propagator of Jainism. Lord Mahavir realized that society was overshadowed by superstitions and complex rituals, which were performed to attain religious merit. Lord Mahavir spread the message of the five-fold path and the idea of supremacy of human life. His teachings impressed the masses, which inspired them to follow his footsteps. Read on to understand the essence of Lord Mahavir's teachings.

Mahavir's Teachings