Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Lord Mahavir's birth anniversary is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti. Lord Mahavir was born on the thirteenth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Lord Mahavir was born as the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala in Vaishali, Bihar. He was believed to born in 599 BC. Lord Mahavir taught non-violence, non-attachment, chastity, non-stealing and truthfulness. On the day of Mahavir Jayanti, devotees eat vegetarian meals (satvik) made without onion or garlic. Satvik diets do not use these two root vegetables and are prepared with minimum harm to living creatures. Mahavir Jayanti 2023 will be observed on April 4.

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: History and Significance 

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Lord Mahavir was born in 599 BC. Lord Mahavir was born to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. When Lord Mahavir was 30, he abandoned all his worldly possessions in search of a spiritual path. Lord Mahavir spent 12 years in exile. 

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Wishes, messages and quotes to share with family and friends 

  • May the teachings of Lord Mahavir guide you towards the path of righteousness and compassion. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, may you be blessed with peace, happiness and good health. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • Let us take inspiration from Lord Mahavir's teachings of non-violence, truth and compassion, and strive to make the world a better place. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • On this Mahavir Jayanti, let us pay tribute to the great sage and seek his blessings for a fulfilling life. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • May the teachings of Lord Mahavir inspire us to be better human beings and make this world a more peaceful and harmonious place. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • On this auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, may you be blessed with happiness, prosperity and success in all your endeavours. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • Let us celebrate the birth of Lord Mahavir by spreading love, kindness and compassion. Wishing you a very Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • May the teachings of Lord Mahavir fill your heart with wisdom and lead you towards the path of enlightenment. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • Let us remember Lord Mahavir's teachings of non-violence, tolerance and forgiveness, and strive to make this world a more peaceful and harmonious place. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!
  • On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, let us pray for the well-being and happiness of all living beings. Happy Mahavir Jayanti!

Quotes

  • "The soul comes alone and goes alone, no one companies it and no one becomes its mate."
  • "Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture or kill any creature or living being."
  • "The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real self and can only be corrected by recognizing itself."
  • "Ahimsa is not a mere negative force. It is a positive, constructive force."
  • "The happiness of the drop is to die in the river."
  • "All living beings long to live without fear, without confusion, and without arbitrary impositions. This is their natural right."
  • "The world in which we live is the world of the senses. It is ephemeral, it is temporary, it is a mere shadow or reflection of the real world."
  • "One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them."
  • "The essence of non-violence is love. Out of love and the willingness to act selflessly, strategies, tactics and techniques for a nonviolent struggle arise naturally."
  • "The best way to observe such auspicious occasions is to strive for greater self-realization."

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