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124/Lord Mahavira
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Ideology
Materialism is responsible for the many ills prevalent in society.
Lord Mahavira has foreseen the formation of a sacred society which was to be based on the union of spiritualism and materialism.
Mahavira believed that when comforts acquire prominence in the life of a man, his humanity is relegated to the background.
A comfort that does not harm the physical, mental or psychological health of a person is acceptable.
Today, desires are being extended so much that they are hindering the existence of humanity itself.
Mahavira had said that increase in selfishness would only lead to increase in cruelty.
Our main objective should be to attain peace and ahimsa or assist not obstruct their path.
Lord Mahavira stresses that our means must be pure. Satisfaction and prosperity was a secondary matter for Lord Mahavira, peace was his primary concern.
Lord Mahavira had stressed on the necessity to link restraint with work and money.
Mahavira's philosophy of peace, restraint and purity of means have a universal significance.
