explain daya karuna and maitri

In Jain Dharma:

• Daya means compassion and pity for the suffering of living beings. It is the feeling that does not allow us to harm any jiva and inspires us to protect and relieve suffering.
• Karuna means deep compassion or mercy. It is a stronger, more active form of concern for those who are in pain, weak, or helpless.
• Maitri means friendship and loving goodwill toward all beings. It is the भावना of seeing every living being as worthy of kindness, peace, and non-violence.

Simple difference

• Daya: “Do not hurt others; feel their pain.”
• Karuna: “Feel deep mercy and help reduce suffering.”
• Maitri: “Maintain friendly goodwill toward all beings.”

In Jain life

These three support ahimsa:

• Maitri removes enmity and hatred.
• Karuna softens the heart toward the suffering.
• Daya prevents cruelty and harm.

Short meaning

Together, they teach:

• kindness in thought
• gentleness in speech
• non-violence in action

If you want, I can also explain the Jain prayer meaning of Maitri, Pramod, Karuna, and Madhyastha.