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The birth anniversary of the 25th Jain Tirthankar (enlightened teacher) - Lord Mahavir is regarded as Mahavir Jayanti. This year, the auspicious Jain festival of Mahavir Jayanti is being celebrated on 21st April 2024.  Achieving global peace and harmony in a way that harms living things as little as possible is highly valued in Jainism. Jains across celebrate Mahavir Jayanti with tremendous enthusiasm. On this auspicious day, they recite songs in praise of Lord Mahavir, meditate, visit temples, go on processions (rath yatra), and pay alms to the needy. 

The teachings of non-violence, honesty, non-stealing, chastity, and non-attachment were the focus of Lord Mahavira's life. He advocated treating all living things with love, compassion, and respect as they all have souls. He also emphasised the value of leading a straightforward, tranquil, and moral life. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, let us check out 10 inspirational quotes by the enlightened mystic. 

Mahavir Jayanti 2024: 10 Inspirational Quotes By Lord Mahavir 

1. Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being.

2. 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.

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

4. A man is seated on top of a tree in the midst of a burning forest. He sees all living beings perish. But he doesn’t realize that the same fate is soon going to overtake him also. That man is a fool.

The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti. (Image Source: Freepik) 

5. Don’t accumulate if you do not need it. The excess of wealth in your hands is for society, and you are the trustee for the same.

6. The most important principle of the environment is that you are not the only element.

 7. Nonviolence is the greatest religion.

 8. In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our own self.

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

 10. All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities.