Purity, reverence, ceaseless pursuit of knowledge, charity, removal of obstacles that threaten equanimity, service to others – these make the family happy.

Tattvarthasutra

These Make The Family Happy

Topic: Family & Friendship

“Natural mildness should be there in the family. Observance of the vows leads to mildness… Right belief should there be amongst family members. Crookedness and deception cause unhappiness in the family. Straightforwardness and honesty in one’s body, speech, and mental activities lead the family to an auspicious path. Purity, reverence, ceaseless pursuit of knowledge, charity, removal of obstacles that threaten equanimity, service to others – these make the family happy.“

Jainism
Tattvarthasutra

Wilson, Andrew, editor. World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p. 926 [Tattvarthasutra 6.18-24].