Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting. Mahavira More Quotes by Mahavira More Quotes From 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 escapekarmadeathpast By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action. Mahavira mansincerityspeechaction Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline. Mahavira pointdisciplinesoulspiritual 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 youefforthabitcharacter Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings. Mahavira livelivinghurtlife All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities. Mahavira alikequalitiesequalnature Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence. Mahavira self-controlgreatestriseeating 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 daytomorrowpracticetoday Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love. Mahavira moreforgivenessangerlove The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element. Mahavira onlyyouenvironmentimportant One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them. Mahavira ownearthfirewater Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency. Mahavira deprivehissomeonelivelihood All are my friends. I have no enemies. Mahavira enemiesfriends 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 youwealthsocietyhands The nature of things is dharma. Mahavira thingsdharmanature Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite. Mahavira modeslawsinfinite
