Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism and is regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Jain philosophy and practice. He is often considered the founder of Jainism in its present form, emphasizing principles like non-violence and truth that are central to Jain ethics and metaphysics.
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