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	Mahavira
		Mahavira or Mahavir (599 BC[?] - 527 BC) was the founder of Jainism and is worshipped by Jains as the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara[?] of the current era.
		Lord Mahavir was born on the thirteenth day under the rising moon of Chaitra month, 2,593 years ago (599 B.C.) in the modern state of Bihar, India.
		Mahavir emphasized that all living beings, irrespective of their size, shape, and form how spiritually developed or undeveloped, are equal and we should love and respect them.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ma/Mahavira.html (1353 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti Celebration - Mahavir Jayanti Festival India - Mahavirjayanti Celebration India
		Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
		Mahavir Jayanti is one of the biggest Jain festivals in India.
		Mahavir Jayanti is regarded as the main Jain festival of the year.
	www.festivalsinindia.net /mahavir-jayanti/index.html (309 words)

	Jainism Literature Center - Jain Education
		Mahavir spent the next twelve and half years in deep silence and meditation to conquer his desires, feelings, and attachments.
		Mahavir explained that from eternity, every living being (soul) is in bondage of karmic atoms, which are accumulated by good or bad deeds.
		Mahavir said that, "A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception (Anant-darshana), perfect knowledge (Anant-jnana), perfect power (Anant-virya), and perfect bliss (Anant-sukha).
	www.fas.harvard.edu /~pluralsm/affiliates/jainism/jainedu/mahavir.htm (1132 words)

	1Up India > Indian Festivals > Festivals in India > Mahavir Jayanthi,the birth anniversary of Vardhaman Mahavir
		Mahavir was perceived in his times as a reformer who vehemently opposed the ritualism and false beliefs which saddled Hinduism in later Vedic times.
		Mahavir, born a prince in 599 BC in a royal family.At the age of 30 and undertook austere penance till he achieved realisation.He renounced worldy life.
		Vardhaman Mahavir, 24 the tirthkar is the pivotal figure in the 5,000-year-old ascetic religious tradition of Jainism.
	www.1upindia.com /festivals/mahavirjayanti.html (333 words)

	IndiaParenting.com - Festivals - Mahavir Jayanti
		Mahavir Jayanti, as the term suggests, marks the birth of the revered Jain saint, Mahavir.
		Mahavir Jayanti is observed on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu calendar.
		Mahavir Jayanti is especially observed in places like Old Delhi, Gujarat and Rajasthan, which consists of a sizeable Jain population.
	www.indiaparenting.com /indianculture/festivals/fest022.shtml (447 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti @ YJA.org
		This signified that Mahavir would have the understanding of absolute truth and with the knowledge; he shall sweep the clouds of darkness away from the mankind.
		This indicated Mahavir would reach a glorious height and cross the ocean of life cycle containing birth, death and all the miseries, with ease & glide to the moksha (liberation) smoothly.
		This indicated that Mahavir would have endless virtues thus would be one with the true glittering light of life, achieving epoch of spiritualism.
	www.yja.org /education/mahavir_jayanti/circle.html (708 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti Celebration - Jain Festival in India - Mahavir Jayanthi
		Mahavir Jayanti celebration is the biggest Jain festival in India and is the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
		Mahavir Jayanti is the biggest Jain festival celebrated in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira.
		Mahavir was believed to be born at Kshatriyakund near modern Patna in Bihar to the religious king and queen and led the humanity to the path of true happiness.
	festivals.indobase.com /mahavir-jayanti (427 words)

	Webindia123.com - Festivals- Mahavir Jayanthi
		The birth anniversary of the 24th and the last Tirthankara of the Jains, Vardhman Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, is celebrated by the Jain community in March.
		Born a prince in 599 BC, Mahavir renounced worldly life at the age of 30 and undertook austere penance until he achieved realisation.
		Mahavir preached non-violence, prohibited any kind of killing and taught his followers to seek salvation through penance and abstinence.
	www.webindia123.com /festival/march/mahavir.htm (245 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti: A Celebration Of Jainism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mahavir Jayanti occurs on the thirteenth day of Chaitra, right around the time of the full moon.
		Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated widely throughout the Jain community.
		Donations made during Mahavir Jayanti are made in the form of food, medicines or knowledge.
	www.fridgedoor.info /spring-celebrations/jain-mahavir-jayanti.php (515 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti Festival,Mahavir Festival of Jains,Mahavir Jayanti Festival Celebrations,Birthday of Jain Lord Mahavir
		Mahavir Jayanti Festival,Mahavir Festival of Jains,Mahavir Jayanti Festival Celebrations,Birthday of Jain Lord Mahavir
		Mahavir Jayanti mark the birthday of Lord Mahavir, a Jian Tirthankara.
		Central to the Jain philosophy is the doctrine of an extreme form of self-conquest by virtue of which Jainism is regarded as the most rigorous ascetic faith in the world.
	www.indiasite.com /festivals/mahavirjayanti.html (775 words)

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		Mahavir, born a prince in 599 BC, renounced worldly life at the age of 30 and undertook austere penance till he achieved realisation.
		Mahavir, however, is the last in a line of tirthankaras or `bridge builders', the first being Lord Rishabh.
		We are grateful to him for showing us the way.'' Mahavir was perceived in his times as a reformer who vehemently opposed the ritualism and false beliefs which saddled Hinduism in later Vedic times.
	home.earthlink.net /~kalikund/mahavir.htm (697 words)

	Mahavir - A Divine LifeSpirituality - Indiatimes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The twenty-fourth and last Jain Tirthankara, Mahavir was born in 599 BC and lived for 72 years.
		Mahavir was more a reformer than the founder of the faith.
		Mahavir lived a life of absolute truthfulness, a life of perfect honesty and a life of absolute chastity.
	spirituality.indiatimes.com /articleshow/592653.cms (503 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Jainism, Mahavir Jayanti is the most important religious holiday.
		In 2007, Mahavir Jayanti will fall on March 31.
		On Mahavir Jayanthi, Jain temples are decorated with flags.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mahavir_Jayanti (209 words)

	Mahavir International - Abu Road
		Mahavir International is engaged in spread of Lord Mahavir’s invaluable teachings for benefit of mankind and to work seflessly towards Humanitarian causes.
		Mahavir International, Abu road: Mahavir International, Abu road is also a part of this national network of more than 200 centers and is working selflessly in this region for social and human causes, adding glorious new chapters to its working with every passing day.
		Today, Mahavir International, Abu Road is a leading NGO, working in partnership with other organisations and individuals, and also on its own for the long term development of the region and its people.
	www.geocities.com /miaburoad/mahavir.html (1760 words)

	Blessingsonthenet.com
		Mahavir Jayanti (April) which is celebrated with great pomp on Parasnath hill in Bihar, a holy land for the Jains.
		Annual Lakhi Mela is held at Mahavir Pilgrimage in Sehstravid (on the bank of river Gambhira) railway station, Mahavirji, 140 Km from Jaipur, on 13 Chetr shukl to 2 Baisakh Ditya, for five days.
		Mahavir Jayanti, a day of gazetted holiday, is observed all over India in all Jain temples by Jain devotees.
	www.blessingsonthenet.com /temple/festival3.asp?festivalid=F0440 (227 words)

	Bihar, Bihar Festivals, Festivals of Bihar, Chhath Puja, Sonepur Fair
		Some of the fairs and festivals which are celebrated in Bihar are Buddha Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, Makar Sankranti Mela, Pitrapaksha Mela, Sonepur Fair and Chhath or Surya Puja.
		The Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the Baisakh Purnima on the full moon day in the month of May. Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and passed away on the same full moon day.
		Mahavir Jayanti is another festival which is celebrated at Parasnath Hill in the month of April in Bihar.
	www.indovacations.net /english/BiharFestival.htm (706 words)

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		Mahavir is the “Jina” or “Conqueror”, under whose guidance his devotees are encouraged to conquer the karma-rebirth cycle, this being the goal of the lain religion.
		Mahavir was a kshatriya prince (warrior caste) of North Bihar in Northern India.
	www.delhi-tourism-india.com /festivals/mahavir-jayanti.htm (835 words)

	MANTRA ON NET : Festivals Of The Month: Mahavir Jayanti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mahavir Jayanti which is celebrated with great pomp on Parasnath hill in Bihar, a holy land for the Jains.
		Annual Lakhi Mela is held at Mahavir Pilgrimage in Schstravid (on the bank of river Gambhira) railway station, Mahavirji, 140 Km from Jaipur, on 13 Chetr shuki to 2 Baisakh Ditya, for five days.
		Mahavir Jayanti, a day of gazetted holiday, is observed all over India in all Jain temples by Jain devotees.
	www.mantraonnet.com /mahavirjayanti.html (184 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti,Mahavir Jayanti Festival,Mahavir Jayanti India
		Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated as the anniversary of Vardhman Mahavir, the founder of Jain religion.
		Commemorating his birthday on this day, Mahavir was the most revered religious leader in this century and was perceived as a reformer who vehemently opposed the ritualism and false beliefs.
		Mahavira taught that people can save their souls from the contamination of matter by living a life of extreme asceticism and by practising non-violence towards all living creatures.
	www.surfindia.com /festivals/mahavir-jayanti.html (387 words)

	sai_pranam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		When the villagers learned about Lord Mahavir’s intentions to pass through the forest, they tearfully requested him to follow another route.
		Trees and plants were almost burnt out so he thought that this must be the land what villagers were talking about and here Chandkaushik may be living.
		Venom neither affected Lord Mahavir not Lord Mahavir was disturbed in his meditation.
	saisamachar.com /saipranaam/may-2002/mahavir.htm (668 words)

	Celebrating Mahavir Jayanti
		A look at traditional Mahavir Jayanti celebrations where the emphasis is on piety, self-control and a willingness to help the less fortunate.
		Mahavir Jayanthi usually begins with the idol of Lord Mahavir being given a ceremonial bath.
		On Mahavir Jayanti, much emphasis is also placed on self control.
	www.sitagita.com /view.asp?id=5982 (274 words)

	AHIMSA TIMES - APRIL 2006 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		As in the past, Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated this year also all over the country with full enthusiasm, zeal and devotion on the occasion of 2605th birth anniversy (Janm Kalyanak Mahotsava) of Bhagwan Mahavir.
		In his message, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said the teachings of Lord Mahavir are that of peace, non-violence and forgiveness and based on the principals of love and let live.
		Mahavir Jayanti processions are taken out in all the major towns in the country in a highly peaceful and cordial atmosphere.
	jainsamaj.org /magazines/april2006.htm (7227 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti 2007 - Mahavir Jayanti Festival Information.
		Mahavir Jayanti 2007 - Mahavir Jayanti Festival Information.
		But the lamp of peace which he lit continues to glow through the myriad lights of that Festival of Lights.
		Celebrate Mahavir Jayanti by sending Mahavir Jayanti Gifts to your loved ones.
	festivals.tajonline.com /mahavir-jayanti.php (734 words)

	indian festivals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		According to the Digambar school of Jainism, Lord Mahavir was born in the year 615 BC, but the Svetambaras believe that He was born in 599 BC.
		Both sects however agree that he was the son of Siddharth and Trisala.
		Mahavira Jayanti is also celebrated at Parasnath temple in Calcutta and at Pavapuri in Bihar.
	www.avadh.com /festivals/mahavir.html (188 words)

	Mahavir Jayanti, Festivals of India @ NewKerala.Com, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Lord Mahavir gave away all his wealth and possessions and owned nothing.
		He underlined the importance of austerity and complete non-violence as the essential means of spiritual advancement and salvation.
		Donations made during Mahavir Jayanti are in the form of food, medicines or knowledge.
	festivals.newkerala.com /mahavir-jayanti.php (423 words)

	AHIMSA TIMES - APRIL 2004 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mahavir Jayanti, the birth day of Bhagwan Mahavir was celebrated by Jain community all over the country with great enthusiasm and religious fervour.
		Referring to preachings of spiritual leaders like Lord Mahavir, Mr Vajpayee said those who had propagated non-violence were far-sighted because although there was no immediate cause warranting their message at that time, it is pertinent in the situation prevailing today.
		On Mahavir Jayanti, a CCMB team led by its direc tor Dr Lalji Singh extracted blood samples from over 1,000 KDO men, women and children who trooped to three locations across the city.
	www.jainsamaj.org /magazines/april2004.htm (6120 words)

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		Indian festivals showcase the pageantry of our country and are interwoven into the fabric of our lives.
		Mahavir Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.
		Mahavir Jayanti is observed on the first day of the month of Bhadrapad in April and is the main Jain festival of the year.
	www.tourismofindia.com /exi/mahavir.htm (195 words)

	JAINA VOICE MAY 2003
		In his message Sri Vajpayee said that Lord Mahavir preached the principle of ‘ahimsa’, which ought to be the guiding force for humanity for all times to come.
		Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Maharaj of the Jain math Shravanabelagola graced the occasion and an attractive memento of Ashta Lakshmi was presented to Sri Chaturvedi by the Jain math.
		He was speaking on the occasion of the Mahavir Jayanthi celebrations organised here by the Jain samaj of Mandya at the Mahavir Bhavan.
	www.jainheritagecentres.com /jainavoice/jainavoice13.htm (6794 words)

	Minutes from Meetings
		Participation was stated to be practically mandatory and that it involved a skit and dancing.
		Mahavir Jayanti will be held at Caldwell College on April 12th, 1998.
		Casting for the roles in the upcoming Mahavir Jayanti play were determined.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/duchamp/122/minutes.html (794 words)

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