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You must develop the attitude of renunciation for Samsar. The pleasures of the world can never bring any satisfaction. You must realise this truth and then even if you have to enjoy those pleasures as a necessity, you may do so for the sake of the members of your family; not deem
ing them enjoyable. (16) Not being interested in one's family, treating it with
neutrality as belonging to others and carrying it out, and adopting a detached attitude towards it and taking delight in this idea, “I will discard it today. I will discard it tomorrow".
Questions : (1) What are the qualities of a Bhavashravak ? What is the
meaning of the expressions “Kriyagath (relating to
activity)” “Bhavagath (relating to feelings) ?" . (2) Why should we discard showy dress, provocative talk and
prejudices? (3) What is the necessity of becoming a Shilavan (a man of
character) and Gunavan (a man of virtues)? (4) What should be our attitude towards the senses, our house
and the Jinagam ?
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