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{{Short description|2014 children's book by Manoj K Jain}} | |||
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| author = [[Manoj K Jain]] | | author = [[Manoj K Jain]] | ||
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'''''Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence''''' is an illustrated | '''''Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence''''' is an illustrated children's story based upon the life of [[Mahavira]], a teacher of the [[Jain faith]].<ref name=britannica>{{cite web|title=Mahavira (Jaina teacher) – Encyclopædia Britannica|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/358008/Mahavira|accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is a story of a young prince, [[Mahavira]], who was destined to teach peace and non-violence.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was born in [[India]] and his name was '' | Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is a story of a young prince, [[Mahavira]], who was destined to teach peace and non-violence.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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== | ==Awards== | ||
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== External links == | == 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.<ref name="USA Best Books Awards 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}}</ref> | * Jain, Manoj ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=_JkPngEACAAJ&dq Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence].'' World Wisdom, Incorporated, 2014.<ref name="USA Best Books Awards 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}}</ref> | ||
* [http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18843750-mahavira Good Reads] | * [http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18843750-mahavira Good Reads] | ||
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[[Category:2014 children's books]] | [[Category:2014 children's books]] | ||
[[Category:American picture books]] | [[Category:American picture books]] | ||
[[Category:English-language books | [[Category:English-language children's books]] | ||
[[Category:2014 non-fiction books]] | [[Category:2014 non-fiction books]] | ||
[[Category:Children's non-fiction books]] | [[Category:Children's non-fiction books]] | ||
[[Category:Jain texts]] | [[Category:Jain texts]] | ||
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| Author | Manoj K Jain |
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| Cover artist | Manoj K Jain and Demi |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Published | July 2014 World Wisdom |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 28 |
| ISBN | 978-1-937786-21-2 (Paperback edition) |
| OCLC | 862209073 |
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Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is an illustrated children's story based upon the life of Mahavira, a teacher of the Jain faith.[1]
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is a story of a young prince, Mahavira, who was destined to teach peace and non-violence.[2] 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[edit | edit source]
- USA Best Books Awards 2014 – Children's Religious (Winner) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [3]
- Midwest Book Awards 2014 – Children's Nonfiction (Gold Medal) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [4]
- Skipping Stones Honor Award 2015 – Multicultural & International Books (Honor Award) – "Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Manoj Jain, illustrated by Demi" Wisdom Tales Press [5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mahavira (Jaina teacher) – Encyclopædia Britannica". Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ "New Children's Book Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence by Wisdom Tales Press", PRLog, 30 June 2014
- ↑ "USA Best Books Awards (Children's Religious) Winner". Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ USA Best Books Awards (Children's Nonfiction) Gold Medal
- ↑ 2015 Skipping Stones Honor Award (Multicultural & International Books) Honor Award
External links[edit | edit source]
- Jain, Manoj Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence. World Wisdom, Incorporated, 2014.[1]
- Good Reads
- Manoj Jain MD Author's website
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- ↑ "USA Best Books Awards 2014". Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.