The beautiful figure of the Lord Mahavira is given a refine treatment with lot of refinement. He is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and was born as a royal prince and gave up the royal luxury in search of the Absolute truth. He established what today constitute the tenets of Jainism.
When Mahavira (Siddhartha) was 30, he renounced his kingdom and family, gave up his worldly possessions, and spent twelve years as an ascetic and, spent most of his time meditating. He gave utmost regard to other living beings, even to insects. He had given up all worldly possessions including his drapery, and lived an extremely austere life. He showed exemplary control over his senses while enduring the penance during these years. His courage and braveness earned him the name Mahavira. These were the golden years of his spiritual journey, at the end of which he achieved Kaivlya Gyan. He was now a person of infinite harmony, knowledge and self-control. |
