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#1
“Non-violence is the highest religion (Ahimsa Paramo Dharma).”
— Mahavira
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#2
“Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being.”
— Mahavira
Acharanga Sutra
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#3
“In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our own self.”
— Mahavira
Yogasastra
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#4
“Conquer anger by forgiveness, pride by humility, deceit by straightforwardness, and greed by contentment.”
— Mahavira
Dashavaikalika Sutra, 8:38
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