In which year mahavir swami was born and when did he attained moksha

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Quick Answer

Mahavir Swami was born in 599 B.C. and attained moksha in 527 B.C.

Detailed Answer

According to the provided Jain literature context, Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankara, was born in 599 B.C. This date is derived from the Christian year mentioned in the context, which states that Mahavir Swami took Diksha (renunciation) in 569 B.C., 30 years after his birth. His period of spiritual teaching and travel lasted for about 30 years after attaining Keval-jnan (omniscience).

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