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Universal Message of Lord Mahāvīra
The above manifesto is based on the principles of nonviolence (reverence for all forms of life), non-possession, and values of life. There is great need today to imbibe the above teachings so that they become a part of our day-to-day life. These teachings will inspire every person to lead a happy, peaceful and humanitarian life.
References :
Daśavaikālika-sutra, 1.1. 2 Sūtrakrtānga-sūtra, 1.11.10.
Ācārānga-sūtra, 1.2.3.63. *Sūtrakstānga-sūtra, 1.1.13.
January-February issue, pp. 20. • Divine Nature, Michael A. Cremo and Mukunda Goswami, pp. 9, The
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Mumbai 400 049. The Hindu, Chennai edition, 16 December 2000. Beyond Beef: The Rise and Fall of the Cattle Culture, Rifkin and Jeremy, pp. 226-227, Dutton, New York.
Uttarādhyayana-sūtra, 8.16. 10 Bhāva Pāhuda, 132. " The Hindu, Chennai edition, 10 December 2000,
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