7 life lessons you must learn from Lord Mahavir

New Delhi: Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra, which usually falls in March or April. It is one of the famous Jain festivals that is celebrated on a large scale, along with Diwali, Paryushan, and Navapad Oli. It marks the celebration of the birth of Mahavir, the last and most important Tirthankara of the Jain religion. Here are the seven philosophies that he preached which could be applied in contemporary times.

"Ahimsa Paramo Dharma"

This principle tells us that non-violence is the highest religion. Be empathetic and compassionate to fellow beings.

"Aparigraha parmo dharma"

This principle tells us that non-attachment is the highest virtue. Further, it explains to us that true happiness comes from within and that we should not be attached to external objects or desires.

"Anekanta Vada"

This principle teaches us to respect different points of view and recognise the complexity and diversity of reality.

Syadvada

Syadvada means "the doctrine of conditioned viewpoints" and suggests that reality is multi-faceted and that all judgments are conditional and relative.

Karma

Mahavir taught that our actions have consequences, and the karmic results of our deeds determine our future lives.

Equality

Mahavir emphasised the importance of treating all living beings equally, regardless of caste, gender, or social status.

Samyak Darshan, Samyak Gyan, and Samyak Charitra

These three principles of Jainism represent the "Three Jewels" that Mahavir taught. Samyak Darshan refers to the right perception or faith, Samyak Gyan refers to the right knowledge or understanding, and Samyak Charitra refers to the right conduct or behavior.

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