"Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it……" — Mahavira
"Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence."
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15 Quotes by Mahavira
Mahavira has 15 quotes on this site.
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Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings.
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All are my friends. I have no enemies.
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One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is…
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Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency.
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Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting.
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If you want to cultivate a habit, do it without any reservation, till it is firmly established. Until it is…
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By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action.
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Modes are infinite, and laws are infinite.
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All souls are equal and alike and have the similar nature and qualities.
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Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.
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Attachment and aversion are the root cause of karma, and karma originates from infatuation. Karma is the root cause of…
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Soul is the central point of spiritual discipline.
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