Chennai, March 31 -- Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and leaders of various political parties greeted the jain community people on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanthi.
In his message, the Governor said ""Today marks the auspicious day the birth of Vardhamana Mahavira, born 2,600 years ago.""Vardhamana holds the great distinction of guiding society on a spiritual path by following the Jain Dharma, which was established and graced by the Tirthankaras, starting from the first, Rishabhanatha, through the 23rd, Parshvanatha", he said.
"Mahavira was a proponent of rationality who taught his followers: I may have taught you many things. However, you shouldanalyse what I have said through your own intellect to determine if it is righ...