Mahavira Quotes

#1. Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence.

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#2. All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities.

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#3. Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite.

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#4. One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them.

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#5. The nature of things is dharma.

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#6. Attachment and aversion are the root cause of karma, and karma originates from infatuation. Karma is the root cause of birth and death, and these are said to be the source of misery. None can escape the effect of their own past karma.

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#7. All are my friends. I have no enemies.

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#8. In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our own self.

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#9. Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency.

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#10. If you want to cultivate a habit, do it without any reservation, till it is firmly established. Until it is so confirmed, until it becomes a part of your character, let there be no exception, no relaxation of effort.

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#11. Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting.

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#12. A man is seated on top of a tree in the midst of a burning forest. He sees all living beings perish. But he doesn't realize that the same fate is soon to overtake him also. That man is fool.

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#13. The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element.

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#14. Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being.

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#15. Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline.

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#16. Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.

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#17. Don't accumulate if you do not need. The excess of wealth in your hands is for the society, and you are the trustee for the same.

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#18. All breathing, existing, living, sentient creatures should not be slain, nor treated with violence, nor abused, nor tormented, nor driven away.

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#19. Kill not, cause no pain. Nonviolence is the greatest religion.

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#20. By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action.

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#21. Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings.

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