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Mahavira

philosopher, monk, guru, religious leader

2008

Mahavira, also known by his birth name Vardhamana, was an Indian religious reformer and spiritual leader who is considered by Jains to be the 24th and final Tirthankara of this age in Jainism. He is believed by historians to have lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE, reviving and reforming an earlier Jain or proto-Jain community which had likely been led by Pārśvanātha, whom Jains consider to be Mahavira's predecessor. Although the dates of Mahavira's life are uncertain and historically reliable information is scarce, and traditional accounts vary by sectarian traditions, the historicity of Mahavira is well-established and not in dispute among scholars.

All Quotes by Mahavira

“All breathing, existing, living, sentient creatures should not be slain, nor treated with violence, nor abused, nor tormented, nor driven away.”
— Mahavira
“Desistance from sin makes one entirely happy.”
— 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
“Kill not, cause no pain. Nonviolence is the greatest religion.”
— Mahavira
“A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception (Anant-darshana), perfect knowledge (Anant-jnana), perfect power (Anant-virya), and perfect bliss (Anant-sukha).”
— Mahavira
“Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.”
— Mahavira
“Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.”
— Mahavira
“Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.”
— Mahavira