21 Quotes by Mahavira

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

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

Kill not, cause no pain. Nonviolence is the greatest religion.

All breathing, existing, living, sentient creatures should not be slain, nor treated with violence, nor abused, nor tormented, nor driven away.

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.

Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency.

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

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

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.