Gems from Jainism-5:

Kill Not. Cause no pain – Mahavira

Courtesy:

http://www.worldofquotes.com/author/Lord-Mahavira/1/index.html

Gems from Jainism-4: What is Knowledge?

Knowledge is that which helps to understand reality; controls the mind and which enlightens the soul.

(Courtesy: “Springs of Jaina Wisdom” by Dulichand Jain)

Gems from Jainism-3: Knowledge, Faith, Conduct and Austerity

By knowledge, one understands the nature of substances; by faith, one believes in them; by conduct, one puts an end to the flow of karmas; and by austerity, one attains purity. (Courtesy: “Springs of Jaina Wisdom” by Dulichand Chain)

Gems from Jainism-2: Expiation

When a person commits a sinful deed, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he should immediately withdraw from that with the resolve that such an act will not be committed again.

(Courtesy: ‘Springs of Jaina Wisdom’ by Dulichand Jain)

Gems from Jainism-1: Give up deceit!

One who is free of deceit attains purity and becomes steadfast in Dharma. Such a person attains the highest emancipation like the lustre of fire sprinkled with ghee.