G reed even for a piece of straw, not to speak of precious things, produces sin. A greedless person, even if he wears a crown, cannot commit sin. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 1371 share
N on-possessiveness controls the senses in the same way as a hook controls the elephant. As a ditch is useful for the protection of a town, so is non-attachment for the control of the senses. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 1168 share
J ust as fire is not quenched by the fuel and the ocean by thousands of rivers, similarly no living being is satisfied even with all the wealth of all the three worlds. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 1143 share
K nowing that the earth with its crops of rice and barley, with its gold and cattle, and all this put together will not satisfy one single man, one should practice penance. Mahavira quote, Jainism Uttardhyayana, 9/49 share
T he more you get, the more you want. The greed increases with the gain. What could be accomplished by two masas (grams) of gold could not be done by ten millions. Mahavira quote, Jainism Uttaradhyayana, 8/17 share
T he sun scorches only during the day, but cupid scorches in the day as well as in the night. One can protect oneself from the sun, but cannot from cupid. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavti Aradhana share
A n amorous person, failing to achieve his desired objects, becomes frantic and even ready to commit suicide by any means. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 889 share
T he soul is the Brahman. Brahmacarya is therefore nothing but spiritual conduct of the ascetic concerning the soul, who has snapped out of relationship with alien body. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 877 share
K nowing that pleasing sound, beauty, fragrance, pleasant taste and soothing touch are transitory transformations of matter, the celibate should not be enamoured of them. Mahavira quote, Jainism Dasavaikalika, 8/58 share
B y practicing celibacy one can fulfil all other vows - chastity, tapas (penance), vinaya (humility), sayyama (self-restraint), forgiveness, selfprotection and detachment. Mahavira quote, Jainism Prasnavyakarana, 9/3 share
O n the aggravation of one’s greed, a person fails to distinguish between what should be done and what should not be done. He is dare-devil who can commit any offence even at the cost of his own life. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 857 share
A thief feels neither pity nor shame, nor does he possess discipline and faith. There is no evil that he cannot do for wealth. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavat Aradhana, 862 share
A s gold does not cease to be gold even if it is heated in the fire; an enlightened man does not cease to be enlightened on being tortured by the effects of karma. Mahavira quote, Jainism Samayasara, 184 share
I f somebody were to beat a disciplined and restrained ascetic, the latter should not think of avenging himself considering the soul to be imperishable. Mahavira quote, Jainism Uttaradhyayana, 2/27 share
T he bhiksu (ascetic) should not be angry with one who abuses him. Otherwise he would be like the ignoramus. He should not therefore lose his temper. Mahavira quote, Jainism Uttaradhyayana, 2/24 share
T he sadhaka (one who practices spiritual discipline) speaks words that are measured and beneficial to all living beings. Mahavira quote, Jainism Kartikeyanupreksa, 334 share
D iscipline of speech consists in refraining from telling lies and in observing silence. Mahavira quote, Jainism Mulachara, 332 share
O ne should not utter displeasing words that arouse ill feelings in others. One should not indulge in speech conducive to the evil. Mahavira quote, Jainism Dasavaikalika , 8/47 share
O ne should not speak unless asked to do so. He should not disturb others in conversation. He should not back-bite and indulge in fraudulent untruth. Mahavira quote, Jainism Dasavaikalika, 8/46 share
O ne can bear all kinds of unbearable pain caused by spikes in expectation of wealth etc. But he alone who tolerates, without any motive of worldly gain, harsh words spoken to him is venerable. Mahavira quote, Jainism Dasavaikalika, 9/3/6 share
O ne may have a tuft or matted hair on the head or a shaven head, remain naked or wear a rag. But if he tells a lie, all this is futile or fruitless. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavat Aradhana, 843 share
T ruthfulness indeed is tapa (penance). In truthfulness do reside selfrestraint and all other virtues. Just as the fish can live only in the sea, so can all other virtues reside in Truthfulness alone. Mahavira quote, Jainism Bhagavati Aradhana, 842 share
A truthful man is treated as reliable as the mother, as venerable as the guru (preceptor) and as beloved as the one who commands knowledge. Mahavira quote, Jainism Mulachara, 837 share
T he ascetic who never thinks of telling a lie out of attachment, aversion or delusion is indeed the practiser of the second vrata of truthfulness. Mahavira quote, Jainism Niyamasara, 57 share