Who took birth from ब्राह्मण womb instead of lord mahaveer?

According to the Jain scriptures, Lord Mahavir's height was **seven cubits (सात हाथ)** tall [1][2][3]. A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, typically around 18–21 inches (45–53 cm). Therefore, seven cubits would roughly translate to approximately **10.5 to 12.25 feet (3.2 to 3.7 meters)** tall. The scriptures also describe his body as having a *sam-chaturasra* (perfectly symmetrical) structure with a *vajra-rishabh-narach* constitution, meaning his joints were perfect and exceptionally strong [1][2][3]. His complexion was fair, like a line of gold or the pollen of a lotus [2][3].

Based on the provided sources, here are a few notable incidents from Lord Mahavira's life: - **Harassment by people and insects:** After his renunciation, his body was anointed with fragrant sandalwood paste (goshirsh-chandan). Attracted by the scent, numerous insects like bumblebees stung his body, sucked blood, and tore flesh for more than four months. Also, while he stood in meditation, some people would greet him while others beat him with sticks or played the veena to distract him, but he remained unmoved and absorbed in his meditation [1]. - **Troubles by the god Sangama:** The god Sangama created many obstacles (upasargas) for Lord Mahavira, including defiling all the pure food and water in the village of Gokula where the Lord had gone to break his fast. Despite this, the Lord felt no anger or hatred. Realizing the Lord's spiritual strength and unwavering resolve, Sangama eventually fell at his feet and sought pardon, which the Lord granted [2]. - **False complaint by other sages:** During his first rainy season retreat in Moraka, cows grazed around his hut and even destroyed it, but the Lord did not drive them away. Other sages, unable to tolerate his patience, lodged a false complaint against him with the Head-Ascetic, claiming people thought Mahavira was the only true ascetic while they were "a band of rogues" [3].

Based on the context, you took the **Tivihar Panchakkan** (Tivihāra Pachchakkhāna), which is an evening vow to relinquish all types of food and permissible drinks **except water** for the rest of the day until the next morning's sunrise [1][4]. Since you took it yesterday and it is now 5:56 am today, the vow's duration has ended at sunrise, so you are no longer bound by its restrictions. However, brushing your teeth involves using water and toothpaste, which are not food or drink. The context does not explicitly prohibit brushing teeth during a fast, but it does mention that the early morning should be devoted to spiritual activities like prayer and meditation [5]. In general Jain practice, brushing teeth with water is typically allowed after sunrise, but if you wish to be cautious, you could use a dry toothbrush or miswak (a teeth-cleaning twig) until you complete your morning spiritual routines. Since your vow has ended at sunrise, you can brush your teeth normally now.

The saffron (kesar) offering made to the idol of Lord Mahavir is part of the elaborate worship rituals (Abhisheka) that many in the Jain community now perform enthusiastically, especially during festivals like Mahavir Jayanti [1]. Offerings of water, rice, fruit, incense, lamps, and sweets are made to the Tirthankar idol as part of this worship [1]. The saffron color is traditionally considered auspicious and pure in Indian culture, and offering it symbolizes devotion and reverence. The deeper spiritual significance of such offerings is explained in Jain philosophy: each offering represents a spiritual aspiration. For instance, offerings are made to express the desire for liberation (Siddhshila) and to aspire toward the state of foodlessness (Anahari Pada) [2]. The worship of the idol is meant to help devotees internalize the qualities of Lord Mahavir—non-attachment, renunciation, and the path to liberation—rather than for material benefit, as Mahavir himself opposed ritualism for material gain [1]. The external offerings serve as reminders of the internal spiritual goals of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct [5].

Your inspiration from Bhagwan Mahavir's story is well-founded. While in his mother Queen Trishala's womb, Mahavir remained completely motionless out of compassion, to avoid causing her any pain. However, this stillness made his mother deeply anxious, fearing something was wrong with her baby [2][3]. Realizing that even this brief stillness caused his parents such grief, he reflected that renouncing the world during their lifetime would surely break their hearts [3]. Therefore, he decided he would not take Diksha (initiation) until after his parents had passed away, so they would not suffer worry or sorrow on his account [3][4]. This decision reflects his profound compassion and sense of obligation to his parents. The context also shows that this principle of seeking parental permission was standard practice; for instance, Lord Mahavir told the young Aimutta that Diksha could not be given without his parents' consent, and Megh Kumar similarly sought his parents' blessing before initiation [1][5]. So Mahavir's choice was not just a personal one but a model of respect and care for family, even while on the spiritual path.

The Visahara Phulinga (also spelled Visahar Fullinga) mantra is a protective Jain hymn associated with Lord Parshvanatha. The core mantra is: **"Namiuna Pāsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fulinga"** [1][5]. This is an 18-letter mantra considered effective against all types of pain and affliction, and it is implicit in stanza 18 of the Namiun Sutra [5]. There is also a longer version composed by Acharya Shri Mantung Suri that adds symbolic syllables: **"Om Rhim Shreem Arham Namiuna Pāsa Visahara Vasaha Jina Fuling Rhim Namaha"** [1][5]. In this version, "Om" symbolizes the five supreme entities, "Hrim" the three worlds, "Shrim" spiritual wealth, and "Arham" the worshipful one [5]. The mantra is said to pacify evil planetary effects, disease, epidemics, and acute fever when recited or held in the throat (remembered) [1][2][5].