Mahavira

Founder of Jainism

Ancient influential 133 sayings

Sayings by Mahavira

Know then that the truth is eternal, pure, and unchanging.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The highest spiritual state is to be free from all desires.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Uttaradhyayana Sutra
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The essence of knowledge is to know the self.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The world is full of suffering, and the path to liberation is through self-control.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Acaranga Sutra
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The soul is the master of its own destiny.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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One should not speak ill of others.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Uttaradhyayana Sutra
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The light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The path to liberation is difficult, but it is worth pursuing.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Acaranga Sutra
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The true nature of the soul is bliss.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The wise man is free from all attachments.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Uttaradhyayana Sutra
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The soul is eternal and never dies.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Acaranga Sutra
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One should always speak the truth.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Uttaradhyayana Sutra
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The greatest austerity is self-control.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The body is a temporary abode of the soul.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The world is full of illusion, and the truth is hidden.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The soul is the ultimate reality.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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One should not steal.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Uttaradhyayana Sutra
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The path of non-violence is the path of enlightenment.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Acaranga Sutra
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The soul is inherently pure and perfect.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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The world is a prison, and the soul is the prisoner.

circa 5th-6th century BCE — Unknown, attributed to Mahavira
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