Question

What are the main teachings of Mahavira?

Answer 1

Instruction:

1. It should have 4-6 points.
2. We will begin with the origin of Mahavira. Here, we will focus on who Mahavira was before giving up everything and how he attained enlightenment.
3. Next, we will explore the way given by Mahavira to know the ultimate truth.

Solution:

Mahavira was the 24th and last tirthankara of Jainism.

He belonged to the kshatriya Lichchhavis of the Vajji sangha.

He gave up his home when he was thirty. Mahavira started living in the forest and after twelve years, he attained enlightenment.

Path of Ultimate Truth: Mahavira gave a few steps outlining a person’s journey to the ultimate truth. For this, a person must give up their home, follow the principle of Ahimsa or non-violence strictly, beg to feed oneself, lead a simple life, be honest, and never steal anything. Moreover, they should practice celibacy, and men were supposed to even give up their clothes.