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difference in quantity. The knowledge of the spiritual guide is limited and 'indirect', whereas that of the supreme soul is unlimited and directly perceptible. However, both counsel for the same ultimate truth, the Reality of the soul and
dispassion. Que. 4 : What types of scriptures should be
well-studied ? : (1) Those counselling for dispassion. (2) Those counselling for detachment and
Quiescence. (3) Those devoid of sectarian disputes and
dogmatic attitudes. (4) Those depicting true nature of all the
elements of the universe by both the
direct and indirect methods. (5) Those devoid of any kind of
inconsistency by virtue of their being ornamented with Syadvada (Theory of
Relativity) (6) Those propounding pure
self-knowledge and sublime conduct. (7) Those pin-pointing the shortcomings
of all grades of aspirants with clear instructions to rectify them in the
process of self-purification. Que. 5 : How should we study the scriptures ? Ans. : We should read them attentively and try to
understand their contents. Where the meaning is not clear, a more knowledgeable
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