"Lord Mahaveer preached the five principal virtues -- Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha. Let us resolve to shed away hatred, vanity and greed and refine ourselves to build a peaceful and harmonious society", Rao said.
"On the auspicious occasion of Mahaveer Jayanthi, I extend my hearties greetings and best wishes to all my Jain brethren", he said in a Raj Bhavan release.
Palaniswami in his greetings said Mahavir had preached the importance of loving all living beings and lived a life reflecting the ideal.
AIADMK Deputy General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran and PMK Leader S Ramadoss also extended their greetings on the occasion.