Lord Mahavira

Author(s): C R Bhansali
Publisher: M and P Consultancy and Marketing Co Delhi

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Mahavira & Pathway to Liberation / 33
Hatred, jealousy, fear and lust are all examples of violent thoughts and unless a man gets rid of them he cannot become completely non-violent.
If an individual, having not realized the identity of soul, seeks to serve religion, he at best serves the communal ends rather than the spiritual one. One inspired by identity of soul on the other hand, cares more for spiritual gains.
-Acharya Mahaprajna
o Spiritualism allows no elbow-room for seeking another's protection. The prime feature of spiritualism is to seek shelter in one's own self.