Mahāvīra’s Nirvāṇa Liberation, Karma & the Eternal Soul Episode 6

The Mahāvīra Biography Series explores the life, philosophy, and civilisational impact of Bhagavān Mahāvīra, the 24th Tīrthaṅkara of the Jain tradition and one of the greatest spiritual revolutionaries of India.Through research-grounded storytelling and philosophical depth, this documentary series situates Mahāvīra within the broader framework of Dharma — a living civilisational ethos shaping ethics, nonviolence, and spiritual inquiry for over 2,500 years.In Episode 6, we explore:• The final moments of Mahāvīra’s earthly life and his attainment of Nirvāṇa• The Jain understanding of liberation (mokṣa) beyond rebirth• The doctrine of karma and the soul’s journey to freedom• The significance of Deepāvalī in Jain tradition• The philosophical meaning of liberation in Dharmic thoughtThis episode reveals how Mahāvīra’s Nirvāṇa was not an end, but the ultimate fulfilment of a life devoted to truth, discipline, and nonviolence. Liberation represents the complete release of the soul from karmic bondage — a state of infinite knowledge, perception, and bliss.By situating Nirvāṇa within the broader intellectual traditions of India, Episode 6 highlights how Mahāvīra’s teachings offer a profound vision of the eternal soul and its potential for absolute freedom.About the Presenter:Dr. Pankaj Jain is Director of The India Centre and Professor & Head of Humanities & Languages at FLAME University. Author of Jainism: From Bhagwan Mahavira to Mahatma Gandhi (2025), he is a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow and internationally recognised scholar of Dharma traditions, sustainability, and Indian intellectual history.

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This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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