Mahavir Jayanti 2026: There are 24 Tirthankaras considered in Jainism. The last among them was Mahavir Swami. This time the birth anniversary of Mahavir Swami is being celebrated on 31st March. Mahavir Swami was a prince by birth but he chose the path of truth and non-violence and after attaining knowledge he was called Lord Mahavir. The things told by him are very useful for human society even in today's time. On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, know the 10 precious words given by him and adopt them in your life too…

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15 precious words of Mahavir Swami

1. The real enemy of man is within himself, that is anger, pride, greed, attachment and hatred.

2. Do not kill any living being, do not cause any kind of pain to it. All living beings want to live, they also have the right to live like us.

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3. We all are sad because of our own faults, we can become happy by correcting them.

4. It is better to conquer oneself than to conquer thousands of enemies. The one who conquers himself is the true winner.

5. We should have compassion towards every living creature. Hate leads to destruction and love gives life.

6. Keep your needs limited. Chasing happiness is the cause of unhappiness.

7. Anger is man's biggest enemy, which destroys everything in a short time. Therefore embrace forgiveness.

8. We must constantly practice the truth and speak only the truth.

9. The biggest mistake of man is not recognizing his true form. This can be known only by attaining enlightenment.

10. The knowledge which controls the mind and purifies the soul is true knowledge.

11. True non-violence is not to commit violence through thoughts, words and deeds.

12. True humanity is to never steal and never take anything without permission.

13. Do not collect any item more than necessary.

14. Always be loyal to your partner and control your senses.

15. One should always choose compassion between anger and compassion.