Teachings of Bhagwan Mahavira towards Auspicious Karmas Part 2

Mahavira had motivated wealthy people to go for limited possession (अपरिग्रह) of prosperity. He had related this vow with dharma. अपरिग्रह was very necessary to establish an egalitarian society. The lust for unlimited possession creates larger gap between poverty and property. Until proper utilization of wealth for welfare is done, a strong society can not emerge.

These five vows are equally important for all monks.

Bhagwan Mahavira taught us the vow of limited use that is also important to protect our environment.

Our air, water, earth, fire and sky can be conducive for us only if we utilize them in a limited manner.

Mahavira taught that everyone should be vigilant while living with feelings of love and fraternity. Mahavira’s teaching of non-absolutism (anekntvda) has very great relevance in our present time. Different types of people with different types of lifestyle, language, culture and civilization are living on earth. There is diversity and there is also unity. Most clashes take place because of misunderstanding about this reality. Happy Mahivir Jyanti. Greetings from all of us on ‘Mahavir Jayanti.
Dr. J.K. Garg-Dr Mrs. Vinod Garg and Family