Zitat des Tages von Mahavira:
One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them.
By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action.
Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.
Do not deprive someone of his livelihood. This is a sinful tendency.
Start the practice of self-control with some penance; begin with fasting.
The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element.
If one undertakes retrospection of the day's events, one must do it regularly at the appointed hour, not fitfully, not doing it today, neglecting to do it tomorrow and the day after and then taking it up again on the fourth day. Such irregular practice is not conducive to the confirmation of the habit of retrospection.
Eating constitutes the greatest obstacle to self-control; it gives rise to indolence.