- the title of Vardhamana 599–527 bc, Indian ascetic and religious teacher, regarded as the founder of Jainism
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Ma•ha•vi•ra
(mə hä′vēr′ə),USA pronunciation n.
- Eastern ReligionsVardhamana.
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Mahavira /ˌmɑːhəˈvɪərə/ n
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