Bihar
Mahavir Jayanti 2025
- 11 Apr 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
On 10th April 2025, the 2625th birth anniversary of Jainism's Tirthankara Lord Mahavir Swami Ji was celebrated in Bihar.
Key Points
- About Mahavir Jayanti:
- Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most sacred festivals in the Jain community.
- This day marks the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira , the 24th or last Tirthankara and successor of Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara .
- According to Jain texts, He was born on the 13th day of the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month .
- According to the Gregorian calendar, Mahavir Jayanti is usually celebrated in the month of March or April.
- A procession is taken out with the idol of Lord Mahavira which is called Rath Yatra .
- While reciting sthavanas or Jain prayers, the idols of the deities are given a ceremonial bath called abhishekam .
- About Lord Mahavira:
- Lord Mahavir Swami left an indelible mark on humanity through his profound spiritual practices and teachings .
- Lord Mahavira's name in his childhood was Vardhamana which means 'the one who grows'.
- During his twelve years of spiritual practice, Lord Mahavira demonstrated four extraordinary qualities :
- Intense and uninterrupted meditation: His unbroken meditation helped him achieve profound insights.
- Severe penance: He endured extreme physical suffering to purify his soul.
- Tolerance of pain: Mahavira Swami demonstrated amazing tolerance.
- Best Balance: His inner balance remained stable.
- On the tenth day of Vaisakha , Mahavira's journey reached a decisive moment.
- To these 5 teachings, Brahmacharya (celibacy/chastity) was added by Mahavira.
