Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence. Mahavira constitutecontroleat Change image and share on social
One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them. Mahavira airdisregardearth Change image and share on social
Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting. Mahavira begincontrolfast Change image and share on social
Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline. Mahavira centraldisciplinepoint Change image and share on social
The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element. Mahavira elementenvironmentimportant Change image and share on social
Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency. Mahavira deprivelivelihoodsinful Change image and share on social
By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action. Mahavira actioncongruencegain Change image and share on social
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 attachmentaversionbirth share on social
