Mahavira quotes

Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting. (Mahavira)
By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action. View quote
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Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love. View quote
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Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings. View quote
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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. View quote
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Non-violence and kindness to living beings is kindness to oneself. For thereby one's own self is saved from various kinds of sins and resultant sufferings and is able to secure his own welfare. View quote
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