Mahavira Quotes & Sayings
17 most famous Mahavira quotes and sayings (-). These are the first 10 quotes we have.
“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.”
“Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.”
“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.”
“The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element.”
“If one undertakes retrospection of the day's events, one must do it regularly at the appointed hour, not fitfully, not doing it today, neglecting to do it tomorrow and the day after and then taking it up again on the fourth day. Such irregular practice is not conducive to the confirmation of the habit of retrospection.”
“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.”
“By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action.”
“All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities.”
“The nature of things is dharma.”
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