Here are the 27 bhav (births/lives) of Mahavira as described in Jain shastra, with concise Arth (meaning). Note that the exact names and order can vary slightly between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, but the core idea—Mahavira’s progressive births leading to keval jnana—remains the same.

1) Nayasar — in a king’s life. Beginning of self-discipline, compassion, and righteous conduct. 2) Divankar — born in a heavenly (dev) world; signs of regime and observance of dharma. 3) Marichi — son of a royal prince; first glimpse of austerity and tapas. 4) Pranand — reverence for ascetics; start of the spiritual path. 5) Kinri — birth in a heavenly realm; accumulation of virtuous karma. 6) Drummi — in a heavenly realm; growth of knowledge. 7) Nanda — as a king; harmony, duty, and leadership. 8) Vijay — in a heavenly realm; influence of right view. 9) Raja — in royal life; seeds of renunciation begin. 10) Dev — in a heavenly realm; steady progress of practice. 11) Raja — royal life; practice of benevolence. 12) Dev — heavenly realm; effects of meritorious deeds. 13) Raja — royal life; following dharma tales. 14) Dev — heavenly realm; growth of ascetic experiences. 15) Raja — royal life; practice of non-violence and ethics. 16) Dev — heavenly realm; inspiration toward right knowledge. 17) Raja — royal life; moral responsibilities. 18) Dev — heavenly realm; tapas endurance. 19) Raja — royal life; striving to cut karmic bonds. 20) Dev — heavenly realm; outward rising of conduct and thought. 21) Raja — royal life; peace and compassion. 22) Dev — heavenly realm; cultivation of mercy and dharma. 23) Raja — royal life; effort for worldly welfare. 24) Dev — heavenly realm; sequence of learning and realization. 25) Sadbhav — human birth; auspicious deeds in human life. 26) Dev — heavenly realm; continued devotion. 27) Mahavir Swami — final birth; renunciation, intense practice, and keval jnana, leading to moksha.

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