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stumble and fall. This simple and innocuous looking consequence of a careless movement may end up in grave and irretrievable situation, effecting many lives in a chain reaction of events. Even the most insignificant thing like defective posture or gait causes grave physical disorders. The violent consequences of a simple movement of a tiny eye-lid muscle can trigger may be experienced by winking at an unacquainted lady.
Movement also means and implies the movement in life or the way of living. It is a very broad term covering almost every facet of life. That is the reason that the Jain thinkers have given it such an important place while defining conduct. Careful movement also reflects the state of alertness of mind and its discipline.
With the increase in purity the mind becomes open to more information around and beyond. As purity and alertness are complimentary, this attitude is equally important in the path of purity and liberation of soul. The purpose of this attitude is to discipline oneself for survival, maintaining of nature's balance and progressing in the path of purification.
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