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   Who was Mahavira & what did he do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Mahavira (born c. 599 bce traditional dating, Kshatriyakundagrama, India—died 527 traditional dating, Pavapuri) was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras (“Ford-makers,” i.e., saviours who promulgated Jainism ), and the reformer of the Jain monastic community.

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   Why was Mahavira called a great hero?

   • According to the Kalpasutras, he was called Mahavira ("the great hero") by the gods in the Kalpa Sūtra because he remained steadfast in the midst of dangers, fears, hardships and calamities. He is also known as a tirthankara. It is universally accepted by scholars of Jainism that Mahavira lived in ancient India.

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   Was Mahavira the founder of Jainism?

   • Mahavira may be regarded as the founder of Jainism. According to tradition, he based his doctrines on the teachings of the 23rd Tirthankara, Parshvanatha, a 7th-century bce teacher from Banaras (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh), Mahavira systematized earlier Jain doctrines as well as Jainism’s metaphysical, mythological, and cosmological beliefs.

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   When did Mahavira die?

   • Finish the semester strong with Britannica. Mahavira was given the title Jina, or “Conqueror” (conqueror of enemies such as attachment and greed), which subsequently became synonymous with Tirthankara. He died, according to tradition, in 527 bce at Pava in Bihar state, leaving a group of followers who established Jainism.

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   May 14, 2024 · Mahavira (born c. 599 bce traditional dating, Kshatriyakundagrama, India—died 527 traditional dating, Pavapuri) was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras (“Ford-makers,” i.e., saviours who promulgated Jainism), and the reformer of the Jain monastic community.

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   1 day ago · According to Moriz Winternitz, Mahavira may be considered a reformer of an existing Jain sect known as Niganthas (fetter-less) which was mentioned in early Buddhist texts. The Barli Inscription dating back to 443 BCE contains the line Viraya Bhagavate chaturasiti vase , which can be interpreted as "dedicated to Lord Vira in his 84th year".

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   May 23, 2024 · A śramaṇa ( Sanskrit: श्रमण, [ɕrɐmɐɳɐ]) or samaṇa ( Pali: 𑀲𑀫𑀡; Chinese: 沙門 shāmén; Vietnamese: sa môn) is a person "who labours, toils, or exerts themselves for some higher or religious purpose" [1] [2] or "seeker, one who performs acts of austerity, ascetic". [3].

6. facts.net › history › religion19 Facts About Jainism - Facts.net

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   May 18, 2024 · It was founded by Lord Mahavira, a revered spiritual teacher. Jainism emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa) as its core principle. Ahimsa is the practice of non-violence towards all living beings.

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   May 17, 2024 · Explore the profound teachings of Mahavira, the revered Tirthankara of Jainism, in this insightful video. Discover his rejection of Vedic authority and the significance of non-violence, as he...

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   6 days ago · Buffer zone. 57.88 ha. Nalanda ( IAST: Nālandā, pronounced [naːlən̪d̪aː]) was a renowned Buddhist mahavihara (great monastery) in ancient and medieval Magadha (modern-day Bihar ), eastern India. [4] [5] [6] Nalanda is considered to be among the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world.

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   May 10, 2024 · In the rich tapestry of Indian spirituality, Jainism stands as a beacon of wisdom and compassion, offering profound insights into the nature of existence and the path to liberation. At the heart of…