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## Description of the 6 Aspirations of a Shravak
Seeing the description of the 6 aspirations of a Shravak in the third light of Yogashastra, verses 139 to 141, and seeing Kamadeva as even more fearless and strong, the serpentine, low-born deva, like leather being stretched on a drum, wrapped himself around Kamadeva's entire body in the form of a serpent and bit him mercilessly with sharp teeth, very forcefully. Yet, Kamadeva, absorbed in his meditation nectar, did not care for this pain. Afterwards, defeated and exhausted from all sides, the deva assumed his true divine form. Then, illuminating all four directions, he entered the dispensary and, with folded hands, humbly said to Kamadeva: "Blessings upon you, Kamadeva. When Indra praised you in the assembly of the devas, I could not bear it. Therefore, I came here to test you. Because sometimes, even masters, in their pride of ownership, present the truth in a distorted way. For this reason, I had taken various forms and tested you in various ways. But I must say that you are as patient, brave, fearless, and steadfast in Dharma as Indra Maharaj had praised you to be. I troubled you greatly while testing you; for that, I seek forgiveness for my offenses." Thus, after repeatedly pleading with Kamadeva, the deva returned to his place. The unwavering Kamadeva also completed his Kayotsarga.
The Srivirprabu, overflowing with natural affection for virtues, praised Kamadeva Shravak in his Samvasaran (Dharma Sabha) for his equanimity in facing the obstacles and his steadfastness in his vows. The next day, Shravak Kamadeva came to pay homage at the lotus feet of Tribhvan-Swami Srivirprabu, then the Lord said to Gautam and other munis: "Ayushman Shramanos! If Kamadeva, while engaged in the duties of a householder, faced such terrible obstacles with equanimity and fearlessness, then you, the renunciants, who are devoted to the path of Sadhudharma and have renounced all attachments, should especially endure such obstacles. In the declining years of his life, Kamadeva Shravak, in order to purify his karmas, worshipped the eleven images of a Shravak, which are the means to achieve this. In his final moments, he performed Sanlekhana, embraced the vow of Anashan, and attained death with supreme Samadhi. He became a deva in the Arunabha Vimana, with a lifespan of four Palyopama. From there, after completing his lifespan, he will be born in the Mahavidehakshetra and attain Siddhahood. Just as Kamadeva Shravak, even in the face of the crisis of obstacles, remained steadfast in his vow-keeping and exhibited natural patience, which was praised by the Tirthankara Bhagwan, so too should noble souls remain steadfast in their vow-keeping with patience. This was the life of Kamadeva, a steadfast follower of Dharma! ||138||
After abandoning sleep, a Dharma-atma Shravak should think in this way. 310. "Jino Devaha Kripa Dharmo, Guruvo Yatra Sadhavaha. Shravakatvaya Kastasmai, Na Shlaghyayet Vimudhadhi?" ||139|| Meaning: In which Shravak Dharma are the Devas, the ideal conquerors of enemies like raga, etc., the Dharma-preaching, restrained Sadhu Gurus, who are devoted to the five great vows, and the compassionate Dharma, which desires to remove the suffering of the suffering, then who would be so foolish as to not praise this Shravakatva (Shravak Dharma)? He will surely praise it. Special Meaning: But Devas who are attached to raga, etc., are not worthy of worship for a Shravak; Dharma in the form of violent yajnas, etc., is not Dharma; and Sadhu Gurus who are engrossed in arnabha-parigraha, etc., are not true Gurus. ||139|| Now, after abandoning sleep, the aspirations of a Shravak, in the form of thoughts, are presented in seven verses. 311. "Jindharmavinirmukto, Ma Bhuvam Chakravartyapi. Syam Cheto'pi Daridro'pi, Jindharmaadhivasitaha." ||140|| Meaning: I do not desire to become a Chakravarti even, being devoid of (deprived of) Jain Dharma, in the form of knowledge, darshan, and charitra; because without Dharma, that position leads to hell. But I accept being poor or a slave in a family that is well-cultured in Jain Dharma, because there, attaining Dharma is easy. ||140|| ||312. "Tyaktasango Jirnavasa, Malaklinnakalevaraha. Bhajan Madhukari Vrutti, Munichaan Kada Shraye?" ||141|| Meaning: When will that auspicious, auspicious day come for me, when I, having renounced attachment to all external objects, with worn-out clothes, and a body soiled with impurities, will embrace the life of a Madhukari (bee), and when will I take refuge in the Munis? ||141||