Lord Mahavira was born at Kshatriyakund part of the Vaishäli near modern Patna in Bihar on the 12th of April in the year 599 BC. His father's name was King Siddhärtha and his mother's name was Queen Trishalä. Mahavira also Known by the name of Vardhamana, the young boy was a very bright and courageous lad who showed extraordinary skills at a very young age. For a Jain, Lord Mahavira is no less than God and his philosophy is like the Bible. Born as Vardhamana Mahavir, he later came to be known as Bhagvan Mahaveer. They were very religious people and were followers of Lord Pärshvanäth. Queen Trishalä had fourteen dreams (some believe sixteen dreams) when she conceived Lord Mahavira.....
