WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The word ‘Samyam’ has various meanings like check, restraint, control, prevention and mental concentration. Uttama Samyam i.e., Supreme self-restraint is one of the ten virtues to be cultivated by a man to counteract the four passions (Kashayas) i.e., anger, pride, deceit and greed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scriptures have revealed the previous 27 births of Lord Mahavira . Of those 27 births, His first birth was of Naysar, in which He achieved the right Vision (Samyak Darshan or Self Realization). This birth marked the beginning of His spiritual journey, which became complete in His 27th birth.