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i.e. Lord Mahāvīra tolerated all kinds of abuses and attacks of uncivilized people in various regions. He was patient and tolerant towards them. He was not attracted to the enchanting music recitals, delightful dance performances, wrestling, gambling and other sports.
"नातण्णे असणपाणस्स पाणुगिद्धे रसेसु अपडिण्णे । अच्छि पिणो पमज्जिया णो वि य कंड्यए मुणी गातं।।"
आचारांग प्रथम श्रुतस्कन्ध ९/१/२०/ i.e. Lord Mahāvīra knew the accurate amount of food and water to be taken. He was never tempted by tasty food. Neither did he remove the dust particles that fell in his eyes nor did he scratch his body when there was any itching sensation.
He did not desire any kind of medical treatment in case of illhealth. The more indifferent we are, the more detached we become and the more detached we are, our attitude of indifference becomes more firm as these two are complimentary to each other. IX. INOBSTINATE NATURE (3TATUE OFT)
The most important aspect of his spiritual practices was his inobstinate nature. He was not particular about the time, place, food etc. during his practices. Irrespective of them he was engrossed in his practices. The 'Apadinne' i.e. inobstinate nature of Lord Mahāvīra spells that he accepted all those practices that inspired and enhanced his spiritual practices.
A glimpse of his submissive and flexible nature can be seen in the context of his giving up clothes. While renouncing the world, Lord Mahāvīra wore a very precious cloth on his body, called Devdūșya, but he vowed that he would not use that cloth to protect and cover his body, but keeping in view the tradition of the previous Tirthankaras and for the others to follow the same, he wore that precious cloth.
All aspirants do not have the same degree of temperament and potential for forbearance. Lord Mahāvīra wore that cloth in order to
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