Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence
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{{Infobox book
| image = Mahavira Book Cover.jpg
| image_size = 280px
| author = Manoj K Jain
| country = United States
| language = English
| cover_artist = Manoj K Jain and Demi
| genre = Juvenile Nonfiction
| published = July 2014 World Wisdom
| media_type = Print (Paperback)
| pages = 28
| isbn = 978-1-937786-21-2
| isbn_note = (Paperback edition)
| oclc = 862209073
}}
{{Jainism}}
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is an illustrated children's story based upon the life of Mahavira, a teacher of the Jain faith.{{cite web|title=Mahavira (Jaina teacher) – Encyclopædia Britannica|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/358008/Mahavira|accessdate=15 November 2014}}
Synopsis
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is a story of a young prince, Mahavira, who was destined to teach peace and non-violence.{{citation |title=New Children's Book Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Wisdom Tales Press |url=https://www.prlog.org/12343031-new-childrens-book-mahavira-the-hero-of-nonviolence-by-wisdom-tales-press.html |work=PRLog |date=30 June 2014}} He was born in India and his name was Vardhaman. As he grew, he learned through books and aspired to become a monk. He acquired knowledge through his spiritual journey and achieved the Three Spiritual Jewels. In Jainism, they are called Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct. He loved all living things and had no fear. Later figures who practiced peace were Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King.
Awards
- USA Best Books Awards 2014 – Children's Religious (Winner) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press {{Cite web |url=http://www.usabooknews.com/2014awardannouncement.html |title=USA Best Books Awards (Children's Religious) Winner |access-date=15 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108222842/http://www.usabooknews.com/2014awardannouncement.html |archive-date=8 November 2014 |url-status=dead }}
- Midwest Book Awards 2014 – Children's Nonfiction (Gold Medal) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [http://www.mipa.org/midwest-book-awards/25th-annual-book-awards-finalists USA Best Books Awards (Children's Nonfiction) Gold Medal]
- Skipping Stones Honor Award 2015 – Multicultural & International Books (Honor Award) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [http://www.skippingstones.org/2015.BookAwardsPR.pdf 2015 Skipping Stones Honor Award (Multicultural & International Books) Honor Award]
References
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External links
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- Jain, Manoj [https://books.google.com/books?id=_JkPngEACAAJ&dq Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence]. World Wisdom, Incorporated, 2014.{{cite web|title=USA Best Books Awards 2014|url=http://www.usabooknews.com/2014awardannouncement.html|access-date=15 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108222842/http://www.usabooknews.com/2014awardannouncement.html|archive-date=8 November 2014|url-status=dead}}
- [http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18843750-mahavira Good Reads]
- [http://www.mjainmd.com/blog/nonviolence/ Manoj Jain MD Author's website]
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Category:American picture books
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