Tirthankar Mahavir

SR No.: 020834
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Jaybhikkhu Sahitya Trust
Publication Year: 2003
Total Pages: 235
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 57 MB

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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsun Gyanmandir
Bhagwar Mahavira propagated that religion cannot be practised by obser social customs but by following the path of truth and non-violence. Th. cannot be divisions among human beings. It is astomising that Mahavi preaching erased the distinctions and won over the entire countr
- Ravindranath Tagore
Bhagwan Mahavira was Jina, a victor, though he had neither fought a war nor had won any country. He had conquered his own self by fighting against his own instincts. Bhagwan Mahavira is such an ideal before us who got rid of all the worldly and material attachments and becames victor by discovering the path leading to enlightenment. This country, since his birth, has been founded on these ideals.
- Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
The message of Bhagwan Mahavira is not for any particular community or sect but for the entire world. If one follows his preaching, one can lead an ideal life. Peace and happiness will prevail in the world only when we choose to follow the path shown by him.
- Chakravarti Rajgopalachari
If the political leaders of the world follow the message of anekant preached by Bhagwan Mahavira 2600 vears ago, then surely peace can be established in the world. It is a sin if we think one thing for ourselves and another for others. I believe that if people understand Mahavira, accept his point of view and propagate his ideals, then peace and harmony will provail in the world.
– National Poet Dinkarji
What does the word Mahavira stand for? The one who destroys the evils, protects the world and permeates the universe is a Mahavira. Mahavira is he who is devoted to his mother, who abandons all wordly comforts, who has compassion for all living organisms and who has triumphed over all his senses. Mahavira is one who realises the ideals and virtues envisaged by the Aryan race. One who triumphs is a veer and one who triumphs over outer and inner selves is a Mahaveer. Veer means Arya. Mahaveer means arhant.
– Kaka Kalelkar
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