Some people believe Mahavira to be the founder of the Jain religion, but it is not so. Jainism is believed by Jains to be an everlasting truth that has no beginning or end. It was not founded by ...

Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals of Jainism. It is observed to commemorate the birth of Mahavira, the 24th and last Jain tirthankara. A tirthankara is an enlightened soul who ...

This page looks at Mahavira, who is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form. Mahavira is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form; although this is true only in the ...

Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism, stands as a revered spiritual guide whose teachings resonate across time, offering profound insights into leading a virtuous and meaningful life.

The akriti of Mahavira is the perfect yantra for contemplation by Jains and Hindus alike, writes HARSHA V DEHEJIA The Jain tradition is prehistoric and some claim that it may even predate Hinduism.

On Mahavira Jayanti, it is essential to reflect on how the teachings of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, remain deeply relevant today. Over 2,600 years ago, Mahavira’s profound principles ...

This page provides information about important Jain texts. The texts containing the teachings of Mahavira are called the Agamas, and are the canonical literature - the scriptures - of Svetambara ...

The term "Tirthankar" translates to "ford-maker" or "one who builds a bridge," symbolizing their role in guiding followers across the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth toward spiritual enlightenment.

This page lists some Jain festivals and holy days, including the birthday of Mahavira and Paryushana, which started as a monastic day of reflection. This page lists some Jain festivals and holy days, ...

ahavira and Buddha lived at the same time, sparking much discussion and controversy among their disciples and historians about whether they ever encountered each other. What kind of interactions and ...