Lord mahavir quotes

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It is better to win over self than to win over a million enemies. LORD MAHAVIR


Non-violence is the highest religion

LORD MAHAVIR


All human beings are miserable due to their own faults, and they themselves can be happy by correcting these faults. LORD MAHAVIR


Respect for all living beings is non‑violence. LORD MAHAVIR


Have compassion towards all living beings. Hatred leads destruction. LORD MAHAVIR


Every soul is in itself absolutely omniscient and blissful. The bliss does not come from outside LORD MAHAVIR


Every soul is independent. None depends on another. LORD MAHAVIR


Silence and Selfcontrol is nonviolence. LORD MAHAVIR


The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real self and can only be corrected by recognizing itself. LORD MAHAVIR


There is no separate existence of God. Everybody can attain Godhood by making supreme efforts in the right direction. LORD MAHAVIR


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


Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite. LORD MAHAVIR


The nature of things is dharma. LORD MAHAVIR


Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency. LORD MAHAVIR


Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline. LORD MAHAVIR


All are my friends. I have no enemies. LORD MAHAVIR


Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to selfcontrol; it gives rise to indolence. LORD MAHAVIR


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. LORD MAHAVIR


Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting. LORD MAHAVIR


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


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. LORD MAHAVIR


All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities. LORD MAHAVIR


The most important principle of the environment is that you are not the only element. LORD MAHAVIR


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. LORD MAHAVIR


Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love. LORD MAHAVIR


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


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