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Question
What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?
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Solution
The main teachings of the Mahavira are:
- He taught a simple doctrine, men and women who wished to know the truth must leave their homes.
- They must follow rules of ahimsa, which means not hurting or killing living beings, very strictly. For example, they had to cover their mouth and nose with a cloth. This was to ensure that they do not (kill by mistake) kill small insects by hot steam of breathing. “All beings,” said Mahavira, “long to live. To all things life is dear”.
- Lead a simple and pure life.
- Do not steal and lead a simple life.
- Mahavira was against the caste system. He questioned the superiority of brahmins.
- He laid stress on Triratna or three jewels of life-
- Right Conduct
- Right Belief and
- Right, Knowledge.
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