Mahavira
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, is the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (teacher) of Jainism. He lived in the 5th century BCE in present-day Bihar, India.
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He lived in the 5th century BCE in present-day Bihar, India. Considered an enlightened being, Mahavira taught non-violence, truthfulness, chastity, and non-possession as fundamental principles of Jainism. He advocated for the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and death through self-control and ascetic practices. Mahavira's teachings, compiled in sacred texts called Agamas, form the basis of Jain philosophy. He is revered as a divine figure and a spiritual guide by the Jain community. Mahavira's life and teachings have had a profound impact on Indian culture and religious thought.