Articles discussing Lord Mahavira
The relevance of the teachings of Lord Mahavira in the modern age
Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
Did Halley's Comet Appeared on the Night of Mahavira's Nirvana?
P. C. Chopra · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985
“A comet of unprecedented bril- liance did appear in the night in which Lord Mahavira achieved salvation or nirvana.”
Lord Mahavira
K. B. Jindal · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1973
“Lord Mahavira, the last Arhat of the Jainas and a great saviour of the world, was born in 599 B.C. in Kundagrama in the territory of Videha.”
Speech delivered by Mr. A. L. Dias, Governor of West Bengal on the occasion of Release of Bhagavati Sutra and Mahavir Jayanti Celebration
Anthony Lancelot Dias · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1973
“It gives me great pleasure to associate myself with the observance of Mahavira Jayanti which marks this year the beginning of the 2500th Nirvana celebrations of Lord Mahavira.”
LORD MAHAVIRA
Umrao Singh Tank · The Jaina Gazette, 1928
Gosalamatam
Ram Prakash Poddar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1969
The Jaina Way of Life
Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2013
Lord Mahavira
Umrao Singh Tank · The Jaina Gazette, 1928
Speech I by Shri Viren J. Shah
Viren J. Shah · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2002
“It is well over two thousand five hundred years that the personality of Lord Mahavira illumined the religious horizon of India. And yet with the passage of several centuries, the influence of his teachings, instead of waning, as happened in the case of several others, is on the increase.”
The Jaina way of Life
Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
Location of the Place of Enlightenment of Lord Mahavira
Kanhayalal Saraogi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1979
“It is universally agreed and believed by all the sects of the Jainas that the last Tirthankara Lord Mahavira attained full knowledge at Jrimbhikagama on the northern bank of the river Rijukulya or Rijubalika under a Sala tree on Vaisakha sukla 10 in the afternoon.”
Layman-Ethics as Propounded in the Story of Ānanda in Jain Literature
Lopamudra Bhattacharya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2011
Teachings of Lord Mahavira: Jainism Classical and Original
K. R. Chandra · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1982
“These two works or so: to say the original teachings of Lord Mahavira primarily lay stress on monkhood or renunciation: of the world (sramana-dharma).”
THE NIRVANA OF LORD MAHAVIRA
The Jaina Gazette, 1928
Speech IV by Dr. Satya Ranjan Banerjee
Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2002
Epithets of Lord Mahavira in early jain canon
Dalsukh D. Malvania · Sambodhi, 1973
Epithets of Lord Mahavira in Early Jaina Canon
Dalsukh D. Malvania · Sambodhi, 1973
“Here we find the use of 'Arahanta Bhagavantd 1 (126) and Jinehwh (5 5) which shows that there were many such persons who were called aruhafota or Jina and Lord Mahavira was one of them”
Jambhiyagrama: the place of Kevala-Knowledge of Lord Mahavira
Hari Prasad Tiwari, Nrisingha Prasad Tiwari · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985
“All these reveal that Lord Mahavira wandered for six years in this Ajoy valley region and attained kevala-knowledge at Jambhiyagrama over here itself”
Mrgavati
Puran Chand Samsookha · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985
My Homage to Lord Mahavira
Philosophical Concepts in Ancient Jaina Literature
Pooja Chandel · Sambodhi, 2005
“Jainism is an independent and most ancient religion of India. It is wrong to say that Jainism was founded by Lord Mahavira.”
The World's Problems and Jaina View-Point
The Site Of Kausambi
The Jaina Gazette, 1926
Lord Mahāvīra on Pramāda
D. S. Baya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1998
“Lord Mahavira replied that an individual who walks, stands, sits, lies-down, eats-drinks and speaks carefully does not incur sin.””
Philosophical Concepts in Ancient Jaina Literature
Pooja Chandel · Sambodhi, 2009
Message of Jainism
Count Arnold Keyserling · Jinamanjari, 2004
Teachings of Lord Mahavira
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1971
“The Tirthankaras, and more specially so Lord Mahavira, introduced humanity, in their own manner, to deep spiritual mysteries of life, the cultivation of which enables men to reach human perfection.”
Renunciation: The Keynote of Lord Mahavira's Life and Teachings
Jyoti Prasad Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
“Lord Mahavira was the embodiment of true Renunciation. His entire life and his teachings, often translated in the life of those who have sincerely followed them, are living examples of this great ideal of Renunciation which, even if partially but willingly and sincerely practised, will go a great way in bringing about peace and happiness to individuals and to the human society as a whole.”
Miracle-Places (Atishaya Kshetras).
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
“HERE is a temple of Lord Mahavira in Pargana Tehsil Naurangabad in Jaipur State. It is a famous place of pilgrimage for Jainas and non-Jainas from all over India. specially from Northern and North-Western India The t radition is and it is proved in the cases of many Jaina and non-Jaina men and women: that any wish, devoutly and faithfully wished by a man here, finds its fulfilment within one year.”
Lord Mahavira – The Great Conqueror
Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994
“Lord Mahavira, whose 25294th Birth anniversary was celebrated on 13th April 1995, was the 24th and last Tirthankara of the Jains.”
Contribution of the Jains in Developing Moral Fibres of the Indians
Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2008
A Search for the Possibility of Non‑Violence and Peace — A Jaina View‑Point
WHOM DO THE JAINS WORSHIP ?
Rikhab Dass Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1928
News Digest
Jinamanjari, 2001
“the govemment of India agreed to observe April 6, 2001 as “Meatless Day” to commemorate the launce of the 2,600 anniversary of the birth of Lord Mahavira”
Periods In The History Of Jainism.
Hiralal Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1927
The Relevance of Jainism in the Present World
Relevance of Non-violence in Modern Life
Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1999
Notes and News
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
“The Hony. Secretary of the Jaia Mitra Mandal, Delhi invites essays on the Life and Teachings of Lord Mahavira to be read on the occasion of the celebration of the 2525th Birthday of the Lord which comes on the 14th day of April 1927.”
The Jaina as a Jina
Spirituality in Religion
Acharya Shantideva · Sambodhi, 2012
Outstanding Contribution of Jainism to Kannada Language and Literature
B. K. Khadabadi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1975
Jainism in Modern Times
Wilfred Noelle · Jinamanjari, 2004
“Jainism was rejuvenated by Lord Mahavira through interpretations and elaborations of philosophy fitting the times and spread the idea of peace when brutality was much in evidence.”
Karunā and the Significance of Its Social Implementation
Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2014
“Thus, we fine that the noble thought of ‘Jeev-daya’ or compassion preached by Lord Mahavira 2500 years ago has been implemented effectively by Karuna International.”
Notes And News
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
The Historical Development of Jaina‑Yoga‑System and Impacts of other Yoga‑Systems on it
Life and Philosophy of Lord Mahāvīra
Yogakshem Prabha · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2008
Book Review: Jain Logic and Epistemology
Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2007
The Role of Religion in Human Unity and World Peace
Bhakti in Jainism
Swami Brahmeshananda · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
Mahāvīra’s Vision on Business/Occupation/Management
Lata Surendra Bothra · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2002
“Lord Mahavira, 2600 years ago, told this clearly to Shri Gautam Gandhar when he says — ‘‘As life is so fleet and existence so precarious, wipe off the sins you ever committed. Gautama be careful all the while’’ (Uttaradhyayanasitra, 10.3).”
Sri Pavapuri, The Land Where Lord Mahavira Attained Nirvana.
Jagmander Lal Jaini · The Jaina Gazette, 1906
Notes And News
R. Narasimhachar · The Jaina Gazette, 1927
Sanctity of Animal Life in Jain Literature
V. G. Nair · Jinamanjari, 2003
Vikrama Era and Jainism
Laxmi Chandra Jain, Prabha Jain · Jinamanjari, 2001
Jaina Theory and Practice of Non-violence
Dalsukh D. Malvania · Sambodhi, 1973
“Lord Mahavira seems to be the first person who was convinced that not only the mankind but all the moving and non-moving living beings should be protected and should not be harmed because he was convinced that each of them, just like any human being, does not want any harm to be done to it.”
A Birds-eye View of Anyayogavyavacchedadvatnimsika & Syadvadamanjan by A B Dhruva
Jaina Temples at Korandapuri (V. G. Nair)
Some Aspects of Socio‑Economic Life from the Jaina Canonical Literature
Adhir Chakravarti · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
Jainism [Gleanings]
Malini Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
“Jainism is the religion of Jina. Jina is the One who has won over himself. There are 24 Jinas of whom Lord Mahavira is the last.”
Jaina Philosophy of Relativism
Mohanlal Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1987
Sramana Sanskrti
News on Jainism around the world
Book Review: Pearls of Jaina Wisdom
Meat Eating by the Early Jains – A Tragedy of Linguistics
The World's Problems and Jaina View-Point
Piṇdeṣaṇā
Ram Prakash Poddar · Sambodhi, 1978
“In Jaina monastic discipline great importance is attached to Piadesann ie. begging for food, Among other things Lord Mahavira inherited a code of conduct also from his predecessor and there is no doubt that the discipline of begging for food formed an essential part of monk’s conduct in pre-Mahavira Jainisim.”
What is Jainism
Notes And News
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
“Lord Mahavira. A short sketch of the life of the Lord by Harisatya Bhattacharyya, M.A., B.L., Howrah, Published by the Jain Mitra Mandal, Delhi. Price 3 annas.”
Jaina Architecture in Eastern India
Binod Kumar Tiwary, Hiralal Jain · Jinamanjari, 2002
“The idol worship in Jainism based on archaeological evidence predates Lord Mahavira period. And, thousands of Jain statues, of circa 300 B.C.E., discovered from various sites in Eastern India and the Jain iconography study provide dates and names of the sculptures.”
Notes and News
The Jaina Gazette, 1930
Compassion in Action: Creating a Jain Animal Sanctuary in America
Shaleen & Shilpi Shah · Jain Avenue, 2021
“"In happiness and suffering, 10 joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our own self." ~ Lord Mahavira.”
Some References to Human Physiology in Jaina Scriptures
Muni Nandighosha Vijay · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1986
Letters
The Jaina Gazette, 1929
Books Received
Significance of Non‑Violence in Modern Age – A Jaina Point of View
Prem Suman Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1984
A Survey of Jaina Antiquarian Remains in West Bengal
D. K. Chakravarty · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1984
Udayi
Ganesh Lalwani · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1982
Books Received
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1983
“A collection of published and unpublished articles written by late Acarya Kaka Kalelkar on the life and teachings of Lord Mahavira.”
Understanding Anekantvad: Jainism's Principle of Non-Absolutism
Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2020
“Lord Mahavira, a strong believer of non-violence has also promoted Anekantvad by extreme level of tolerance, understanding nature and respecting others point of view.”
Distinction Between Living and Non‑Living
Jagmander Lal Jaini · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1990
Karma and the Arhant in Jainism
Books Received
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1978
“It deals with various subjects like religion, philosophy, science, language and literature, etc. based on the teachings of Lord Mahavira.”
Santhara (Mercy Killing)
Antiquity of Bharata War as Revealed from Jaina Astronomy
Sajjan Singh Lishk, S. D. Sharma · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1979
Prohibition and Indian Culture
Dalsukh D. Malvania · Sambodhi, 1973
Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism
Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2020
“More than twenty-five hundred years ago, Lord Mahavira made a simple yet profound statement: “All of life is just like me.”
Uttarajjhayana and Socio-Religious Formalism
Ram Prakash Poddar · Sambodhi, 1980
Jaina Theory of Naya and Laksana – A Comparative Study
Dinanath Sharma · Sambodhi, 2003
The Doctrine of Karma & Lesya – The Jaina Perspective
Kokila Hemchand Shah · Sambodhi, 2003
Relevance of Jainism to Modern Times
Haribhadrasuri (Acarya) on Yoga
Heena Kotak · Sambodhi, 2007
Penology and Jaina Scriptures
Ramesh C. Lalen · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1980
Report on the Fifth Seminar on Prakrit Studies at Ahmedabad
Exploring Jain Terminology: Shraman Dharma and Self-Reliance
Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2021
Dewali or Deep‑Malika
The Jaina Gazette, 1914
“It was in the early dawn of that historic day that Lord Mahavira, the last of the 21 Tirthankaras, attained the everlasting Bliss of Nirvana.”
The Three Jewels
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
The Attributes Of The Soul
Rikhab Dass Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1927
Length Units in Jaina Astronomy
Sajjan Singh Lishk, S. D. Sharma · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1979
Jainism In Questions And Answers
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
Duty of Manhood
The Jaina Gazette, 1906
Image Worship And Pilgrimage
Jagmander Lal Jaini · The Jaina Gazette, 1927
Notes and News
The Jaina Gazette, 1915
Prohibition and Indian Culture
Dalsukh D. Malvania · Sambodhi, 1973
Jainism, Science, and Intermittent Fasting: Health and Philosophy
Minal Mehta · Jain Avenue, 2020
Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism
Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2020
Varias of Kentucky, USA
Bhuvanendra Kumar · Jinamanjari, 2006
Ourselves
A Westerner Finds Jainism as Her Faith
Michael Mcateer · Jinamanjari, 2003
What Jainism Stands For (?)
Hiralal Jain · Jinamanjari, 2002
Asti And Syad In Jaina Thought
Mahendra Kumar Jain · Jinamanjari, 1999
Jaina Doctrine of Ahimsa: A Science of Harmony and Peace
Kusum Patoria · Jinamanjari, 2002
Introduction to Uttaradhyayana Sutra
Jain Avenue, 2022
“Traditionally it is said to contain the last sermons of Lord Mahavira.”
Thus Spake Lord Mahavira
Bhani Ram Verma · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1996
Ṣaṭkhaṇḍāgama and Śaurasenī
Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1996
Human Solidarity and Jainism
Meaning and Typology of Violence
Surendra Verma · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1995
“In a Jain Text known as, Bhagavati-Siitra®, there is a conversation between Lord Mahavira and his disciple, Gautama.”
Self, Sin and Karma in the Sūtrakṛtāṅga
Lalita Chakraborty · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1995
Reconciliation of Different Philosophical View‑points — An Attempt Made by Jaina Philosophers
Yajneshwar S. Shastri · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1987
“Principle of non-violence (ahims@) is the dominent trend in Jainism. Lord Mahavira emphasized the doctrine of ahimsa@ towards every living beings in practical life. This principle, embodied in the respect for the life of others was transformed by the Jaina philosophers at the intellectual level into respect for the views of others.”
Book Review
Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985
Psycho‑Social Aspects of Jaina Mathematics
Sajjan Singh Lishk, Amarjit Kaur · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1987