Jainism Tirthankara Mahavir Swami Idol in brass

Lord Mahavira was the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism. According to Jain philosophy, all Tirthankaras were born as humans, but they have attained perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self realization. He is the deity of the Jains. Tirthankara is also known as Arihant or Jinnah.Mahavira was born in 599 BC. As a prince in Bihar, India. At the age of 30, he left his family and the royal family, gave up his worldly possessions, including clothes and became a monk. He spent the next twelve years in deep silence and meditation to conquer his desires and feelings. He went without food for a long time. He carefully avoided harming or disturbing other living creatures, including animals, birds and plants. Their methods of meditation, days of penance, and manner of behavior represent a beautiful example for monks and nuns in religious life. His spiritual search lasted for twelve years. In the end he realized right perception, knowledge, power and bliss. This realization is known as knowledge-only.

Design: Made in heavy shining brass.
Brass is well known for its grasping capacity. It grasps the divine spirit upto 30%, when compared to other metals. The spiritual vibrations are attracted towards these shining idols easily.

Dimensions: 4 inches (H) x 3 inches (W)
Weight: 400 gms