Mahavira Quotes

"Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love."

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

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

"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."

"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."

"Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline."

"All are my friends. I have no enemies."

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

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

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

"The nature of things is dharma."

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

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

"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."

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

"Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite."