What were the main teachings of Mahavira?

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Mahavira believed in leading a very simple life. He was against rituals and sacrifices. He believed that every being has a soul and therefore, one must follow the principle of non-violence strictly.
According to Mahavira, the goal of life is to set the soul free and not be born again in this world. To achieve this, he proposed Tri-Ratna or the three jewels of life:
Right belief
Right knowledge
Right action

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