Nation Celebrates 2625th Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir Jain
Summary
The 2625th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir Jain, who propagated truth and non-violence, is being celebrated across Nepal with various programs organized by the Nepal Jain Parishad and others.
Key Points
- The 2625th birth anniversary of Mahavir Jain is celebrated across Nepal with various programs.
- Mahavir Jain was born in 599 BCE near Vaishali, India, into a royal family before renouncing worldly life for asceticism.
- He promoted principles of truth, non-violence, non-possession, non-stealing, and celibacy.
- The Nepal Jain Parishad leads celebrations and has noted the importance of Mahavir's philosophy and scriptures including Uttar Adhyayan Sutra.
