Lord Mahavir envisioned non-violence as foundation of society: J&K L-G

IANS April 10, 2025 132 views

Jammu and Kashmir's Lt Governor Manoj Sinha recently celebrated Lord Mahavir's profound philosophical teachings, emphasizing the importance of non-violence and compassion in society. He urged educational institutions to integrate Jain values, promoting selfless service as a way of life. Sinha highlighted how Lord Mahavir's principles can transform individual perspectives and strengthen social bonds. His speech underscored the universal relevance of these ancient spiritual teachings in modern contexts.

"Lord Mahavir's teachings transcend all boundaries and uplift humanity" - Manoj Sinha
Jammu, April 10: J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that Lord Mahavir guided the people to ensure non-violence and compassion as a foundation of a strong society.

Key Points

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Lord Mahavir's philosophy promotes selfless service beyond individual ego

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Non-violence is key to building strong societal foundations

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Educational institutions must incorporate Jain values of compassion

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Spiritual practices can transform individual and collective consciousness

"Lord Mahavir's teachings are not limited to one sect, but transcend all boundaries. His blessings and vision uplifted humanity and guided the world to ensure that non-violence and compassion build the strong foundation of our society," he said.

He said that the concept of selfless service of Lord Mahavir is linked with the principles of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings, adding that the spirit of selfless service eliminates the ego, which hinders spiritual liberation apart from welfare.

He also 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, thereby fostering a spirit of selfless service.

"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," he claimed.

He emphasised that the people need to understand that the principles of Lord Mahavir, and his philosophy of life, not only fulfil the practical needs of human society, but also create 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 emphasises 'We' over 'I'," he said.

He also felicitated the youth from the Jain community for their "outstanding achievements" in diverse fields.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Beautiful message! 🙏 Non-violence and compassion are values we need now more than ever. The part about focusing on 'We' instead of 'I' really resonated with me.
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Rahul M.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wonder how practical these teachings are in today's competitive world. The article doesn't address how to balance spiritual ideals with modern realities.
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Anjali S.
My grandparents practiced Jainism and these principles were part of our upbringing. So happy to see these timeless values being promoted at such a high level! The focus on environmental sensitivity is especially relevant today.
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Vikram P.
Great initiative to include these teachings in education. Kids today need more than just academics - character building is equally important. Hope more schools take this up!
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Sunita R.
The part about eliminating ego through service really struck a chord. In our busy lives, we often forget these simple truths. Maybe if we all practiced a little more selflessness, the world would be a better place. 💕

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Lord Mahavir Jainism Manoj Sinha Non-Violence J&K Lt Governor Compassion Spiritual Values
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