Mahavir is best known for His welfare of common man. He wanted to establish truth and peace. In the above prayer, Jains do not ask for any material benefits from monks or nuns. They do not pray to a specific Tirthankara or monk by name. You will gain inspiration from the above mantras for the right path to true happiness or enlightenment and freedom from miseries. At the heart of right conduct for Jains lie the five great vows: Nonviolence (Ahimsa) - not to cause harm to any living beings Truthfulness (Satya) - to speak the harmless truth only Non-stealing (Asteya) - not to take anything not properly given Chastity (Brahmacharya) - not to indulge in sensual pleasure Non-possession/ Non-attachment (Aparigraha) - complete detachment from people, places, and material things Mahavir made religion simple and natural, free from elaborate ritual complexities. His teachings reflected the internal beauty and harmony of the soul. Mahavir taught the idea of supremacy...
When is Mahavir Jayanti? Mahavir Jayanti is the most important religious holiday in Jainism. This is a gazetted holiday which means that government offices and most businesses are closed. What is Mahavir Jayanti ? Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is one of the most important religious festivals for Jains. It celebrates the birth of Mahavir, the 24 th Tirthankara and after 2 days of this festival, on 6th April, 2020. History of Mahavir Jayanti The holiday is celebrated on the 13th day of the waxing (rising) half of Hindu month of Caitra which usually occurs in either late March or early April in the Gregorian calendar. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, a contemporary of the Buddha, and the 24th and last Tirthankara (great sages). Mahavira, known originally as Vardhamana, was born in either 599 BC or 615 BC. The Digambar school of Jainism say that Lord Mahavira was born in the year 615 BC, but the Swe...
Maintain austerity and observe fast throughout the day. Decorate your puja room with the flowers. Visit Jain temples. Give a ceremonial bath to the idol of Mahabir. Offer flowers, rice, fruits and it with milk to the statue of Mahavir. Fix the flag at the top of the temple. Get the idol of Mahabir ready for a grand procession. Chant Mahavir Jayanti prayers. Serve clothes, money, food or any basic needs to the poor. Preach the philosophy of spiritual freedom, core values and ethics of Mahavira. Prepare and serve kheer on the auspicious day of Mah...
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