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Those who use special gifts (Labdhi) to prove the validity of Jainism • Those who write poetry (literature) about Jainism
Five Bhushan (Good characteristics):
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Unwavering faith in Jainism
Promoting Jainism, giving donations, performing austerities
• Undisturbed practice of Jainism to achieve liberation
Spiritual affection to the Jina and his preaching
Offering services to Sädhus, Sädhvis, Shrävaks and Shrävikäs, and for temples, canonical books, and Sangha.
Five Lakshana (Qualities):
• Tranquility (Sham, Upasham) and suppressing of the Kashaya (passions - anger, ego, deceit and greed)
Spiritual aspiration (Samvega) - desire for Moksha
Disaffection (Nirveda) towards the worldly attachments and their miseries
Compassion (Anukampä) - desire to eliminate suffering of those in misery ⚫ Faith (Ästikya) Faith in right Deva or God, right Guru and right Dharma
Six Jayanä (Carefulness):
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• Have virtuous inclination towards the right spiritual people
Pay respect to right spiritual people
Talk about Jainism
· Endeavor to know more about Jainism
Donate for the right purpose and to the right people
Offer religious service
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Six Agar (Exceptions):
• To relax in the practice of Jainism when forced by
Government
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Jain community
Natural calamities
. Parents and teachers
Heavenly beings
Undue forces like crime, etc.
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Six Bhävanä (Views):
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Right belief is the root of the religion
Right belief is the door to liberation
Right belief is the basis of the religion
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