Lord Mahavir’s teachings not limited to one sect, says L-G

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Lord Mahavir’s teachings are not limited to one sect but transcend all boundaries. Addressing a special event organised by the SS Jain Sabha to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti in Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

Speaking on the occasion, he said, “The blessings and vision of Lord Mahavir uplifted the humanity and guided the world towards non-violence and compassion, which have built a strong foundation of our society. The concept of selfless service of Lord Mahavir is linked with the principles of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings. It eliminates the ego, which hinders spiritual liberation apart from welfare,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

Sinha highlighted that the followers of Lord Mahavir and millions of institutions associated with the Jain community have continuously strived to follow his path and live his vision of selfless service, charity, caring for the sick, helping the devotees and contributing to the welfare of the community and the environment.

He urged the educational institutions to incorporate the core Jain values of non-violence and compassion into student learning. “Selfless service should be propagated as a spiritual practice among youth. It should not be seen only as an act of empathy, but it should become a way of life. I assure you that such spirit will promote individual development, strengthen the social fabric and enrich our culture,” Sinha said.

The L-G emphasised that the people need to understand that the principles of Lord Mahavir, his philosophy of life not only fulfils the practical needs of human society but also creates a culture where values like service, non-violence, asceticism and compassion are seen as a way of life.

“Lord Mahavir inspired the society to be compassionate towards living beings and sensitive towards the environment. Rooted in his teachings, let us strive to build a unified society that emphasizes “We” over “I”,” the Lt Governor said.

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated the youth from the Jain community for their outstanding achievements in diverse fields.

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