Varadhmana Mahavira

Varadhmana Mahavira:

-Mahavira, was born Vardhamana in Kundagram (presently in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district near Vaishali) in 599 B.C in the Jnatrika Kshatriya Clan, to Siddhartha and Trisala a Lichhavi Princess.

-Married to Yashoda & had a daughter, Anojja (Priyadarsana).

-Became an ascetic at the age of 30 after the death of his parents.

-He attained 'Kaivalya' (supreme knowledge) at the age of 42 under a Sal tree at Jrimbhikagrama on the banks of River Rejupalika.

-During these 12 years he was associated with Parsvanatha and Gusala Maskanputra (Founder of Ajivika Sect).

-Became the head of a sect called 'Nirgranthas' (Free from Fetters), who were later called as 'Jinas'.

-His first disciple was Jameli, husband or Anojja.

-He died in 527 B.C. at the age of 72 at Pavapuri, near Patna in Bihar.