Mahavira Browse All Authors Top 17 quotes by 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 escape karma death past Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting. Mahavira self-control some start practice By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action. Mahavira man sincerity speech action Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline. Mahavira point discipline soul spiritual 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. Mahavira you effort habit character Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings. Mahavira live living hurt life All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities. Mahavira alike qualities equal nature Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence. Mahavira self-control greatest rise eating 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. Mahavira day tomorrow practice today Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love. Mahavira more forgiveness anger love The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element. Mahavira only you environment important One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them. Mahavira own earth fire water Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency. Mahavira deprive his someone livelihood All are my friends. I have no enemies. Mahavira enemies friends 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. Mahavira you wealth society hands The nature of things is dharma. Mahavira things dharma nature Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite. Mahavira modes laws infinite
