.Who
is
Mahavira?
What
are
his
teachings?
Answers
Explanation:
Mahavir taught the idea of supremacy of human life and stressed the importance of the positive attitude of life. Mahavir's message of nonviolence (Ahimsa), truth (Satya), non-stealing (Achaurya), celibacy (Brahma-charya), and non-possession (Aparigraha) is full of universal compassion
Answer :
He was the 24th tirthankar of the Jainism. Mahavira was a kshatriya prince of the Licchavi. He belonged to the Vajji sangha. When he was about 30 years of age; he left his home.
teaching of Mahavira:-
1.He taught a simple doctrine, men and women who wished to know the truth must leave their homes.
2.They must follow rules of ahimsa, which means not hurting or killing living beings, very strictly. For example, they had to cover their mouth and nose with cloth. This was to ensure that they do not (kill by mistake) kill small insects by hot steam of breathing. “All beings” said Mahavira, “long to live. To all things life is dear”.
3.Lead a simple and pure life.
4.Do not steal and lead a simple life.
5.Mahavira was against caste system. He questioned the superiority of brahmins.
6.He laid stress on Triratna or three jewels of life-Right ConductRight Belief andRight Knowledge.