Uttam madava meaning

Uttam Mardav (उत्तम मार्दव) means Supreme Humility or Supreme Tenderness.

• Meaning (arth): It is the finest virtue of humility that overcomes vanity and ego. A person who is highly knowledgeable, accomplished or virtuous yet remains humble, kind, and gentle toward all beings is said to practice Uttam Mardav. This humility is the foundation for true conduct and Right Belief. Digambar and Shwetambar traditions both uphold this virtue as central to the Das Lakshan (ten supreme virtues). You can read a concise explanation of Uttam Mardav in the Jain Das Lakshan context here .

• Tradition note: Both Digambar and Shwetambar streams consider humility (Mardav) as a core practice, though details of everyday interpretation can vary by tradition.

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