Mahavira, as quoted in Religion and culture of the Jains (1975) by Jyotiprasāda Jaina, p. 187
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Desistance from sin makes one entirely happy.
— Mahavira on Jainism
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About Mahavira
Mahāvira (वर्धमान महावीर) or Mahāvir (the "Great Hero"); also, Vardhamāna (increasing) or Niggantha Nāthaputta (599–527 BC), was a philosopher and teacher who developed the core traditions of Jainism.Mahāvira, at: 3 August 2025
About Mahavira
Mahāvira (वर्धमान महावीर) or Mahāvir (the "Great Hero"); also, Vardhamāna (increasing) or Niggantha Nāthaputta (599–527 BC), was a philosopher and teacher who developed the core traditions of Jainism.Mahāvira, at: 3 August 2025
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