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112 Universal Message of Lord Mahāvīra
The cause of mental worries and lensions is attachment to worldly objects. Jainism believes that lesser the attachment, greater will be mental peace. It preaches complete non-possession for ascetics and limit to one's possessions for householders. The doctrine of Anekānta in practice endows a broad perspective and promotes tolerance of other viewpoints.
The significant achievement of Tīrthankara Mahāvīra in the spiritual field was the upholding of the concept of karma in place of the creator God. He taught that man was the architect of his own destiny and he can rise only by his own efforts. The five vows of truth, non-violence, non-stealing, chastity and nonpossession are really of great significance today when the present generation lacks proper moral guidance.
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