Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence facts for kids
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| Author | Manoj K Jain |
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| 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 a special children's book. It tells the story of Mahavira, an important teacher of the Jain faith. The book has beautiful pictures to help you understand his life. It teaches about peace and kindness.
Discovering Mahavira's Story
This book shares the amazing life of a young prince named Mahavira. He was born in India a long, long time ago. His birth name was Varhhaman. Even as a boy, he was meant to teach people about peace. He also taught about not hurting any living thing.
As Varhhaman grew up, he studied many books. He wanted to become a monk. This meant he would dedicate his life to spiritual learning. Through his journey, he gained deep wisdom. He achieved what Jains call the "three spiritual jewels." These are right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
Mahavira truly loved all living creatures. He was never afraid to stand up for what was right. Many years later, other famous people also practiced peace. These include Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.. Mahavira's teachings helped inspire them.
Awards This Book Won
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence has won several important awards. These awards show that many people think it is a great book.
- USA Best Books Awards 2014 – It won in the "Children's Religious" category. This award was for the book by Manoj Jain, with pictures by Demi.
- Midwest Book Awards 2014 – It earned a Gold Medal in "Children's Nonfiction." This also recognized Manoj Jain and Demi's work.
- Skipping Stones Honor Award 2015 – It received an Honor Award for "Multicultural & International Books." This award celebrates books that promote understanding of different cultures.
