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130 / Lord Mahavira
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A Healthy and A Virtuous Life
One must adopt a life-style based on the principles of self-restraint. One must practice meditation for at least 15 minutes regularly. One must observe 20 minutes of silence daily. One must distribute surplus income in social welfares.! One must observe silence for a few minutes before going off to sleep. One must not show off in celebrating marriages and festivals. One must adopt the principle of brotherhood towards rich and poor alike. One must follow brahamacharya for at least seven days a month. Wastage of water and electricity is a national wastage. Intake of intoxicants is the number one enemy of a healthy and a peaceful life. Lord Mahavira advocates time management for leading a tension-free life.
