Mahavira shunned absolutely all violence against all creatures, human or otherwise, through thought, word or deed. A lesson for today’s world. He is known as the founder of the Jain religion. This gentle hero taught through his life the importance of humility and patience in the face of adversity. His most celebrated doctrine, non-violence, was made famous in the 20th century by Gandhi, a student of Jainism. His travels and teachings are retold here, accompanied by the beautiful paintings of B G Sharma.