What were the main teaching of mahavira ? Share with your friends Share 0 Rubeline answered this tritnas 0 View Full Answer Akshatha R answered this he taught simple doctrine : men n women who wished to know about truth must leave their homes 1 Thisara Imandi Jayawardane answered this MAHAVIRA THAUGHT A SIMPLE DOCTRINE:MEN AND WOMEN WHO WISH TO KNOW THE TRUTH MUST LIVE THERE HOMES. 0 Thisara Imandi Jayawardane answered this THEY MUST ALSO FOLLOW THE RULES OF AHIMSA STRICLY.WHICH MEANS NOT KILLING OR HURTING LIVING BEINGS. 0 Sonu Mishra answered this the followers of mahavira known as jainas had to lead very simple life by begging for food 1