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Thus spoke Mahavira
The Arhats of the past, those of the present and the future narrate thus, discourse thus, proclaim thus, and affirm thus: One should not injure, subjugate, enslave, torture or kill any animal, living being, organism or sentient being. This doctrine of Non-Violence (Ahimsa Dharma) is immaculate, immutable
and eternal. (ACHARANGA SUTRA, CH. 4)
To deny the existence of mutually conflicting view-points about a thing would mean to deny the true nature of reality.
(ACHARANGA SUTRA)
One who cultivates an attitude of equality towards all living beings, mobile and stationary, can attain equanimity. Thus do the kevalis say.
(ANUYOGADVAR, 708 )
Righteousness consists in complete Self-absorption and in giving up all kinds of passions including attachment. It is the only means of transcending the mundane existence. The Jinas have said so
(BHAVA-PAHUDA, 83)
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