Table of Contents
- 1 What message did Lord Mahavir give in Jain Tirthankar?
- 2 What was added in Jainism by Lord Mahavira?
- 3 What was the main teaching of Mahavir Swami?
- 4 Where did Mahavira gave his first sermon?
- 5 Who is famous Tirthankara of Jains Lord?
- 6 Who was the last Tirthankar of Jainism?
- 7 What is the importance of Mahavir’s teachings?
- 8 How did Mahavira attain Nirvan?
What message did Lord Mahavir give in Jain Tirthankar?
- Mahavira (Sanskrit: महावीर:), also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
- Mahavira taught that observance of the vows of ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity), and aparigraha (non-attachment) are necessary for spiritual liberation.
What was added in Jainism by Lord Mahavira?
Solution(By Examveda Team) Mahavira added the principle of chastity to the four Jain principles already given by Parshva (no violence, no lying, no stealing, no possessions).
What were the rules that had to be followed by the followers of Mahavira?
Followers of Mahavira came to be known as Jains and lead very simple lives, begging for food. They had to be honest, observe celibacy, were not allowed to steal, and men had to give up their clothes too. Following these rules was very difficult.
What was the main teaching of Mahavir Swami?
Ahimsa
The major teachings of Mahavira were- Ahimsa which means non-violence- According to him every living being should be respected and no one should be harmed.
Where did Mahavira gave his first sermon?
Mahavira gave his first sermon at Vipulachala mountain at Rajgriha. His first sermon is called Divya Dhwani.
Why were the followers of Mahavira called Jains?
Grade 10. The word Jain has been derived from the Hindi language word Jina (जिन) which means conqueror or victor. The followers of Tirthankaras (Jinas) or those who aspire to conquer their inner enemies, came to be known as Jains. Mahavira, being a Tirthankara, a Jina, his followers also came to be known as Jains.
Who is famous Tirthankara of Jains Lord?
Lord Mahavira
2. Who is famous Tirthankara of Jains? Ans. Lord Mahavira is the most famous Tirthankaras of Jains.
Who was the last Tirthankar of Jainism?
Lord Mahavir, The 24th Tirthankar Lord Mahavira was the 24th and last reformer or Tirthankara of Jainism. Lord Mahavir was born on the thirteenth day of rising moon of Chaitra month, in 599 B.C. in the present state of Bihar, India. His birthplace is believed to have been near the modern city of Patna.
Was Mahavir the founder of Jainism?
Jainism existed before Mahavir, and his teachings were based on those of his predecessors. Thus, unlike Buddha, Mahavir was more of a reformer and propagator of an existing religious order than the founder of a new faith. He followed the well established creed of his predecessor Tirthankara Parshvanath.
What is the importance of Mahavir’s teachings?
The teachings of Lord Mahavir opened their eyes, and they also adopted the principle of non-violence. His sermons encouraged people to build a happy and harmonious society. After offering guidance to the public for thirty years, Lord Mahavira attained Nirvan in 527 B.C., at the age of seventy-two.
How did Mahavira attain Nirvan?
After offering guidance to the public for thirty years, Lord Mahavira attained Nirvan in 527 B.C., at the age of seventy-two. Nirvana means that he attained liberation and became a Siddha who no longer has to undergo the cycle of birth and death.
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