Mahavira
Topic: Religion
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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 |
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| Jainism |
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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: The Hero of Nonviolence is a story of a young prince, Mahavira, who was destined to teach peace and non-violence.[2] He was born in India and his name was Vardhaman. As he grew, he learned through books and aspired to become a monk. He acquired knowledge through his spiritual journey and achieved the Three Spiritual Jewels. In Jainism, they are called Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct. He loved all living things and had no fear. Later figures who practiced peace were Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King.
Awards
- USA Best Books Awards 2014 – Children's Religious (Winner) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [3]
- Midwest Book Awards 2014 – Children's Nonfiction (Gold Medal) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [4]
- Skipping Stones Honor Award 2015 – Multicultural & International Books (Honor Award) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [5]
References
- ↑ "Mahavira (Jaina teacher) – Encyclopædia Britannica". http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/358008/Mahavira. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ "New Children's Book Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Wisdom Tales Press", PRLog, 30 June 2014, https://www.prlog.org/12343031-new-childrens-book-mahavira-the-hero-of-nonviolence-by-wisdom-tales-press.html
- ↑ "USA Best Books Awards (Children's Religious) Winner". http://www.usabooknews.com/2014awardannouncement.html.
- ↑ USA Best Books Awards (Children's Nonfiction) Gold Medal
- ↑ 2015 Skipping Stones Honor Award (Multicultural & International Books) Honor Award
External links
- Jain, Manoj Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence. World Wisdom, Incorporated, 2014.[1]
- Good Reads
- Manoj Jain MD Author's website
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