Epitome Of Jainism: Teachings Of Jainism

Keep aflame, Keep awake, to stay extinct, to lie in torpor is a sin. Keep burning so that the sparks may scintillate the whole atmosphere and turn darkness into light.

Non-violence is the source of spiritual strength. One who knows not to endure trials and tribulations is a coward. Non-violence despises cowardice.

Truth knows no barriers of asceticism or godliness, of nobility or serfdom, of intelligence or rusticism. It dawns on the deserving.

Body is mortal. Soul is Immortal. Pain is inflicted on the body, not on the soul. Forbearance leads to beatitude.

Our senses never lead us to reality. They are faulty. Try to search the truth beyond senses. Truth will be infallible then.

Those who entangle themselves in the rigmarole of rituals can never realize the truth. Rituals are like rough rind which covers the sweet fruit. They are the means and not the end.

Religion is the nature of the soul. It should be practiced for the spiritual betterment of life. Purity of life is the pre-requisite of spiritual development.

Truth can not be depicted in totality, though it can be realized totally.

Obstinacy leads to destruction.

Enlightenment comes to the open-minded.

One who dedicates truly and solely to one’s aim can do Sadhana at home. Anywhere, even amidst a huge congregation.

If the present is lived piously one’s future will never be in darkness.

Do not resign yourself in the hands of fate. You are your own creator. Act and You will reach the goal. Self exertion leads to purification.

Truth is one. The modes of expression are infinite.

Seek the unity of religion or thought, not in a common creed but in a common quest.

Religion resides in pure heart.

Man reaps as he sows.

All are equal. Casteism is unreal. High and low, mean and great, rich and poor is the outcome of our mental misapprehen-sion.

Humanity is one whole.

Untouchability is a blot on the face of so- called civilized society.