Mahavira Jain Statue

by Amy Sorvillo

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Mahavira Jain Statue

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Amy Sorvillo

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Photograph - Photography

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Jainism is an ancient Indian religion and Mahavira was one of it's well known teachers. Jain Agamas prescribes five major vratas (vows) that are ethical principles which were taught by Mahavira:

Ahimsa (Non-violence or Non-injury). Mahavira taught that every living being has sanctity and dignity of its own and it should be respected just as one expects one's own sanctity and dignity to be respected. Ahimsa is formalised into Jain doctrine as the first and foremost vow. The concept applies to action, speech, and thought.
Satya (Truthfulness) – Neither lie, nor speak what is not true, do not encourage others or approve anyone who speaks the untruth.
Asteya (Non-stealing) – Theft is explained as "taking anything that has not been given".
Brahmacharya (Chastity) – Abstinence from sex and sensual pleasures for Jain monks, faithfulness to one's partner for Jain householders.
Aparigraha (Non-attachment) – For laypersons, the attitude of non-attachment to property or worldly possessions; for mendicants, not owning anything.

The goal of these principles is to help elevate a person's quality of life, achieve spiritual peace, better rebirth, or, ultimately, liberation. (Wikipedia)

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