Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence

Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence
Author Manoj K Jain
Cover artist Manoj K Jain and Demi
Country United States
Language English
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
Published July 2014 World Wisdom
Media type Print (Paperback)
Pages 28
ISBN 978-1-937786-21-2 (Paperback edition)
OCLC 862209073

Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is an illustrated children’s story based upon the life of Mahavira, a teacher of the Jain faith.[1]

Synopsis

Mahavira is a story of a young prince who was destined to teach peace and non-violence. He was born in India and his name was Varhhaman. As he grew he learned through books and wanted to become a monk. He acquired knowledge through his spiritual journey and achieved the three spiritual jewels. In the Jainism faith they were called right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. He loved all living things. He had no fear. Others in later years that practiced peace were Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King.

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Mahavira (Jaina teacher) – Encyclopædia Britannica". Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  2. ↑ USA Best Books Awards (Children's Religious) Winner
  3. ↑ USA Best Books Awards (Children's Nonfiction) Gold Medal
  4. ↑ 2015 Skipping Stones Honor Award (Multicultural & International Books) Honor Award
  1. ↑ "USA Best Books Awards 2014".
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