Religion & Philosophy

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Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born, becoming a central figure in Indian spiritual tradition.

Siddhartha Gautama, who would become the Buddha, was born in Lumbini, founding one of the world's great religions.

Zeno of Elea was born, later devising famous paradoxes that challenged understanding of motion, space, and infinity.

Plato, one of the most influential philosophers in Western history, was born in Athens.

Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, an event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

Sant Kabir, the mystic poet and saint, was born in Varanasi, bridging Hindu and Islamic spiritual traditions.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, was born in Talwandi, Punjab.

Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, challenging Catholic Church practices and sparking the Protestant Reformation.