Gems from Jainism-15:

The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real self and can only be corrected by recognizing itself.

Gems from Jainism-14:

Respect for all living beings is non-violence.

Gems from Jainism-13:

Silence and Self-control is non-violence.

Gems from Jainism-13:

Have compassion towards all living beings. Hatred leads destruction.

Gems from Jainism-12:

Where there is Love there is Life. Violence is Suicide – Mahavira

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Gems from Jainism-11:

Always speak the truth
Control over oneself is very important
There is no point accumulating loads of wealth that you can’t even spend.
Be honest to all.
Follow the path of non violence.
Be compassionate towards living beings.


Lord Mahavira

Gems from Jainism-9:

Perfect meditation is attained through knowledge and by meditation, all karmas are annihilated. By annihilating the karmas, a person becomes liberated. Hence one should be engaged constantly in the acquisition of knowledge.

Gems from Jainism-8:

Where there is neither pain nor pleasure, neither suffering nor obstacle, neither birth nor death, there is emancipation.

Gems from Jainism-7:

A person suffering from itch finds pleasure in scratching his body but gets immense pain later on. Similarly, an infatuated person erroneously considers the sensuous enjoyment as a source of happiness - Lord Mahavira

Gems from Jainism-6:

Sensuous enjoyments yield momentary pleasures but cause prolonged misery. By their very nature, they give maximum sorrow and minimum happiness. They are an obstacle to emancipation.

Gems from Jainism-5:

Kill Not. Cause no pain - Mahavira

Courtesy:

http://www.worldofquotes.com/author/Lord-Mahavira/1/index.html

Gems from Jainism-4: What is Knowledge?

Knowledge is that which helps to understand reality; controls the mind and which enlightens the soul.

(Courtesy: "Springs of Jaina Wisdom" by Dulichand Jain)

Gems from Jainism-3: Knowledge, Faith, Conduct and Austerity

By knowledge, one understands the nature of substances; by faith, one believes in them; by conduct, one puts an end to the flow of karmas; and by austerity, one attains purity. (Courtesy: "Springs of Jaina Wisdom" by Dulichand Chain)

Gems from Jainism-2: Expiation

When a person commits a sinful deed, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he should immediately withdraw from that with the resolve that such an act will not be committed again.

(Courtesy: 'Springs of Jaina Wisdom' by Dulichand Jain)

Gems from Jainism-1: Give up deceit!

One who is free of deceit attains purity and becomes steadfast in Dharma. Such a person attains the highest emancipation like the lustre of fire sprinkled with ghee.