Description
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated by the Jain community around the world to commemorate Lord Mahavir's birthday. He was the 24th and the last Tirthankara, which means savior or spiritual leader in Jainism. Mahavir Jayanti is observed on the 13th day of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu calendar. According to the English calendar, the festival falls in March and April. This year, Mahavir Jayanti will be observed on April 4. According to belief, Lord Mahavir promoted non-violence and preached respect and love for all living things. Based on these values, Lord Mahavir founded Jainism. On Mahavir Jayanti, people carry an idol of Lord Mahavira on a chariot for a procession or Rath Yatra. Devotees sing bhajans while the idol receives an Abhisheka, or ceremonial bath.
Here are some quotes and messages that you can share with this Mahavir Jayanti.
- Let us pray for peace and harmony for all human lives on this auspicious day. Happy Mahavir Jayanti.
- May Lord Mahavir bless you abundantly and fill your life with the virtue of truth, non-violence and external compassion. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
- He practiced non-violence. Mahavir Jayanti reminds us to practice non-violence and lead a virtuous life. Happy Mahavir Jayanti.
- Sending sincere wishes on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. May Lord Mahavir always be there to help you achieve your dreams? Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
- May the holy words show you the way to endless happiness. I send you warm wishes. Happy Mahavir Jayanti.
Some life lessons from Lord Mahavir
- All creatures that breathe, exist, live and feel must not be killed, treated with violence, abused, tormented or expelled. - Lord Mahavir
- A man is sitting on top of a tree in the middle of a burning forest. See all living things perish. But he doesn't realize that the same fate will soon befall him as well. This man is stupid. - Lord Mahavir
- The soul is the central point of spiritual discipline. - Lord Mahavira
- Do not kill, do not cause pain. Nonviolence is the greatest religion. Lord Mahavira
- Do not deprive anyone of their livelihood. It is a sinful tendency. - Lord Mahavir
