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Question
Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: No Belief in God.
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Solution
With reference to the teachings mentioned above a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira is explained as under:
No Belief in God: Mahavira did not believe in the existence of God. He had no faith in the theory that Cod created the world. According to him, man is responsible for his own destiny. Emancipation from suffering does not depend upon any outside power. Man can escape from his misery’ and suffering only through leading a life of renunciation.
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