A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception (Anant-darshana), perfect knowledge (Anant-jnana), perfect power (Anant-virya), and perfect bliss (Anant-sukha).


As quoted in Jainism and Indian Civilization (2004) by Raj Pruthi, p. 24.

Mahavira Quotes

A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception...

A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception...

A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception...

A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception...