Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday stressed that selfless service should be propagated as a spiritual practice among the youth. He said this as he addressed a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu and extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the occasion.
“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 builds the strong foundation of our society.
“The concept of selfless service of Lord Mahavir is linked with the principles of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings. He says that the spirit of selfless service eliminates the ego which hinders spiritual liberation apart from welfare,” the LG said.
According to an official press release, the LG 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,” the LG said.
The LG emphasised that the people need to understand that the principles of Lord Mahavir, his philosophy of life not only fulfils 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 emphasizes “We” over “I”,” the LG said.
On the occasion, the LG felicitated the youth from the Jain community for their outstanding achievements in diverse fields.
