Mahaveer Quotes
Mahaveer Quotes
"Mahaveer." Mahavir, also known as Lord Mahavira, was the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. He was born in the 6th century BCE in what is now Bihar, India. Mahavir is considered the founder of Jainism as it is practiced today.
His teachings emphasize non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession. These principles form the core of Jain philosophy and guide the ethical conduct of its followers. Mahavir's life and teachings continue to inspire millions of people around the world to lead a life of compassion, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.
Mahaveer Quotes25 quotes attributed to Lord Mahavira:
1. "In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our own self."
2. "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."
3. "Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being."
4. "All souls are alike. None is superior or inferior."
5. "The soul comes alone and goes alone, no one companies it and no one becomes its mate."
6. "A person should always strive to understand what is most beneficial for oneself, and what is most beneficial for others."
7. "Nonviolence is the highest religion."
8. "Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings."
9. "Hate speech is violence; non-hate speech is non-violence."
10. "One should treat all living beings as they themselves would like to be treated."
11. "The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real self and can only be corrected by recognizing itself."
12. "A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated."
13. "One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water, and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them."
14. "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."
15. "All living beings have come out of the essence of the same Supreme Consciousness."
16. "Austerity and penance are the highest forms of worship for me."
17. "A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated."
18. "The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little."
19. "The soul is the central point of spiritual discipline."
20. "The soul of every living being is a part of God."
21. "All living beings long for happiness; therefore, one should not kill or cause suffering to any living being."
22. "A person becomes truly human when he or she endeavors to understand the suffering of others."
23. "The only real victory in existence is in the conquest of one’s self."
24. "The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance."
25. "Just as the water from the ocean cannot dry up, similarly the streams of my virtues will never exhaust."
These quotes reflect Mahavira's teachings on non-violence, compassion, self-realization, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
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