- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:46 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mahavir Jayanti 2025 is scheduled to take place on April 10, 2025, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir - the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism. This significant festival is observed by Jains across India who mark the day with prayers, fasting and charitable acts. At its core, Mahavir Jayanti embodies the principles of non-violence, truth and compassion, reflecting the fundamental teachings of Lord Mahavir. The festival is a testament to the enduring legacy of Lord Mahavir's teachings.
Lord Mahavir was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, a location now situated in present-day Bihar. Born into a royal family, he was initially named Vardhaman Mahavira. However, at the age of 30, he chose to renounce his life of luxury in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Following 12 years of rigorous meditation and ascetic practices, Lord Mahavir attained Kevala Jnana or omniscience. He then dedicated his life to sharing his teachings, which emphasised the importance of non-violence, truth and self-discipline. These principles ultimately formed the foundation of Jainism and were documented in the Jain Agamas, a collection of sacred scriptures.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, let us check out 15 life-changing quotes by the revered Jain deity below to commemorate his legacy:
Mahavir Jayanti 2025: 15 Life-Changing Quotes By Jain Thirthankar Lord Mahavir To Commemorate His Janma Kalyanak
1. Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.
2. Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting.
3. One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them.
4. Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings.
5. The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element.
6. All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities.
7. By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action.
Lord Mahavir - the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism is revered for his profound teachings on non-violence and the five great vows, which form the core principles of Jain philosophy. (Image Source: Freepik)
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite.
12. 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.
13. Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence.
14. All are my friends. I have no enemies.
15. The nature of things is dharma.