Birth of Mahavira
Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born, becoming a central figure in Indian spiritual tradition.
Vardhamana Mahavira, born around 599 BCE in present-day Bihar, India, was the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. He renounced worldly life at age 30 and attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience) after 12 years of intense asceticism. His teachings emphasized ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), and aparigraha (non-attachment). Mahavira's philosophy profoundly influenced Indian thought and the development of ethical principles that resonate across religions to this day.
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