Mahavira

Imagine a world where no one gets hurt, a world where no one is teased or bullied, a world where there is no fear or anger. Long ago, in the faraway land of India, there lived a great spiritual teacher named Mahavira (which means “very brave”), who imagined just such a world. This is the story of his life.

Mahavira: Hero of Nonviolence tells the remarkable story of a young prince from India who renounced his wealth and power to become a renowned monk and great spiritual teacher. Today over 10 million Jains follow Mahavira’s example, showing kindness to every living being and emphasizing the practice of nonviolence, compassion, and forgiveness. Let Mahavira’s incredible story inspire you as he inspired the visionary leader Mahatma Gandhi, who in turn inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.

About the author:
Manoj Jain is a physician and widely published writer on both medical and faith-based subjects. He is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post and the Huffington Post, and his work has also appeared on NPR, CNN, and the New York Times. As a Jain committed to following Mahavira’s teaching of nonviolence, he co-founded the annual Gandhi-King Conference with Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. He lives with his wife and three children in Memphis, TN.

About the illustrator:
Demi is the award-winning author of over 130 bestselling children’s books. Her titles have sold over half a million copies. The Empty Pot was selected by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1990 as one of the books to be read on the ABC Radio Network Program Mrs. Bush’s Story Time, sponsored by the Children’s Literacy Initiative. Demi’s book Gandhi was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. In addition, she represented the United States at the First International Children’s Book Conference in Beijing, China, in 1992. She lives with her husband in Yarrow Point, WA.