According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, Mahavir Swami followed the vow of celibacy throughout his life, but according to the Swetambara sect of the same religion, Mahavir Swami not only married but also had a daughter. Mahavir Swami at the age of 30. After the death of his parents, he renounced family life and adopted Vairagya. Mahavir Swami performed rigorous penance for 12 years and after this rigorous penance, at the age of 42, Mahavir Swami attained supreme knowledge under the Sal tree on the banks of Rijupalika river near Jumbhgram, which is known as Jainism. Known as *Kaivalya.
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