About this book
This short English paperback by Dr. Mahendra Mittal is about Bhagwan Mahavir, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jain faith. The subtitle calls him the apostle of non-violence.
It has 48 pages with colour illustrations throughout, and is published by Manoj Publications of Delhi. The cover shows Mahavira seated in meditation. The picture-led layout and short length make it a good first book for a child or a beginner learning about his life.
How it is used
A short illustrated book to read aloud with children or to give a beginner a picture of the life of Mahavira before moving to longer texts.







