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Chapter 2: Characteristics of Sectarians
craving, prejudices, etc. Where is the scope therein for clinging to this or that attire? Those people, however, remain stuck with such superficial, ephemeral considerations!
લહ્યું સ્વરૂપ ન વૃત્તિનું, ગ્રહ્યું વ્રત અભિમાન; ગ્રહે નહીં પરમાર્થને, લેવા લૌકિક માન.
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Lahyun Swarup Na Vruttinun, Grahyun Vrat Abhimän; Grahe Nahin Paramärthane, Levä Laukik Män.
He does not recognize the bent of his tendencies and stays arrogant of observing restraints; for the sake of gaining worldly esteem, he does not adopt the true path.
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Explanation & Discussion:
The main factor that does not allow a sectarian to see the truth is his ego. This stanza explains how ego causes him to stay oblivious of his wrong tendencies. It is necessary that the spiritual aspirant remains aware of his tendencies, which govern most of his activities. There are mainly two types of tendencies, those leaning towards the soul and those leaning towards the worldly life. The spiritual endeavor consists of
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