Hyderabad, April 25 :  Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has greeted people in the state on the occasion of Sri Mahavir Jayanthi.

In a message, the Chief Minister said the teachings of Mahavir and his life, which taught peace, patience, true perception (Samyak Jnana) should be ideal to the people.

Rao said the Telangana region was the native of Jain temples, centres and Jainism had flourished here. The footprints of Jain Tirthankaras have made the region sacred.

The integral philosophy in Telangana life, which is live and let live principle despite any problems and troubles has its roots in the Mahavir philosophy.

The Chief Minister said that Mahatma Gandhi led the non-violent movement for the freedom of the country inspired by the teachings of Mahavir.

The second Telangana statehood movement had also incorporated the principles of Mahavir of peace and patience albeit subtly and a peaceful, non-violent movement led to the formation of the state.

Mr Rao said during these troubled and turbulent times of the Corona pandemic, everyone should have patience and take inspiration from the teachings of Mahavir, follow the guidelines, and win over the pandemic.(UNI)