The twenty-fourth and final Tirthankara of the Jain faith during this time was Lord Mahavir. In accordance with Jain philosophy, all Tirthankaras were mortals who, through self-realization and meditation, achieved a state of perfection or enlightenment. They are the Jains' deities. Jainism rejects the idea that God created, guarded, and ultimately destroyed the world. Jainism also rejects the notion that God could reincarnate as a person in order to vanquish evil.
In the Indian state of Bihar, on the thirteenth day of the rising moon in the Chaitra month, 599 B.C., Lord Mahavir was born. In accordance with the English calender, this day is in the month of April. Mahavir Jayanti Day is observed on the day after his birthdate.
Mahavir was a prince, and his folks gave him the name Vardhaman. He had access to a variety of worldly joys, comforts, and services because he was a king's son. But when he was thirty years old, he renounced his worldly assets, abandoned his family and the royal household, and became a monk in an effort to find a way to end suffering.
To overcome his wants, emotions, and attachments, Mahavir spent the following twelve and a half years in intense silence and meditation. He took care not to disturb or hurt any other living things, such as vegetation, birds, or animals. He also went extended stretches of time without eating. In spite of all the unbearable hardships, he maintained his composure and serenity, earning him the name Mahavir, which means "very brave and courageous."
Lets see few teachings from Lord Mahavira
1. Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being.
2. Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.
3. Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency.
4. All breathing, existing, living, sentient creatures should not be slain, nor treated with violence, nor abused, nor tormented, nor driven away
5. Kill not, cause no pain. Non-violence is the greatest religion.
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