Mahavira (meaning great warrior) (599-527 BC) or Vardhamana. Vardhamana was born around 599 BC in northeast India, in the same area with Gautama Buddha was born, although a generation earlier. Surprisingly, the two men were a lot of life persamaanya interesting. Vardhamana youngest son of a leader, and as well as Gautam was brought up in luxury. At the age of thirty years, he kept his environment, family (he has a wife and a daughter), leaving a comfortable environment, and decided to seek the truth and spiritual satisfaction.