Answer

According to Jain tradition, this depends on the sect:

• In the Śvetāmbara tradition, Lord Mahavira is said to have been married to Yashoda before renunciation.
• In the Digambara tradition, Lord Mahavira is considered unmarried and fully celibate from the beginning.

Explanation

Jain scriptures and tradition are preserved differently in the two main Jain sects, so the account of Mahavira’s family life is not identical in both. What is always accepted is that he later renounced worldly life and pursued the path of spiritual liberation.

Spiritual Understanding

The important message in Jain Dharma is not whether he had worldly ties, but that he ultimately gave up attachment, practiced deep penance, and showed the path of detachment, self-control, and liberation.

Takeaway

So, the simplest answer is: in Śvetāmbara Jain tradition, yes; in Digambara tradition, no.