Did Mahavir bagwan have children?
According to Jain tradition, the answer depends on the sampradāy (tradition):
- Digambar tradition
- Bhagwan Mahavir is said to have remained brahmachārī (celibate) even while living as a householder. - So in Digambar view: He did not marry and had no children. ( jainknowledge.com)
- Shwetambar tradition
- Mahavir married Yashodā. - They had one daughter, named Priyadarshanā (also written Priyadarshana / Priyārshanā, sometimes called Anojjā in texts). - So in Shwetambar view: Yes, he had one daughter, no sons. ( jainknowledge.com)
So, whether we say “Mahavir Bhagwan had children” depends on which Jain tradition we are following:
- Digambar: no wife, no children.
- Shwetambar: wife Yashodā, one daughter Priyadarshanā.
You can read a simple life-story of Bhagwan Mahavir including his family details here: