Mahavira quotes

Mahavira was an ancient Indian spiritual leader and the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. His teachings emphasized non-violence, truth, and the path to spiritual liberation. He inspired millions and established the core principles that continue to guide Jain followers today. Here are 6 of his quotes:

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

Mahavira

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

Mahavira

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

Mahavira

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.

Mahavira

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.

Mahavira