Mahavira Life and Philosophy

Author(s): Sumeruchand Diwakar Shastri
Publisher: Jain Mitra Mandal

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You know that this sout 'has been wandering in this world from times immemorial due to ignorance and infatuation. I want to cut the Gordian knot of attachment for worldly objects, animal appetites and carnal cravings". ;**.***. ! i
The forceful, balanced and convincing words of Mahavira made the king and the Queen mother speechless. The pious and prudent parents very seriously thought over their son's innermost superb and noble desire and ultimately they blessed him for supreme success in his glorious goal to ennoble and elevate the world.
He decided to observe the five-fold major vows of non-injury, truth, non-stealing, celibacy and possession-lessness for they are indispensable for spiritual advancement and self purification.