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THE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF JAINISM
the impression that the curse had returned to its source. However, Mahavira himself was always against magical or Yogic power.
Mahavira continued to teach and practise the three jewels up to the time of his holy death. Various fundamental teachings and practices, with only minor variations, are still prevalent among Jains. In particular, all Jains celebrate the festival of lights (Diwali) because on Diwali's day Mahavira achieved Moksa, whereas on the same day his main disciple Gautama attained the omniscience state.
