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चन्द्रप्रभ
सुविधि
शीतल
श्रेयांस
वासुपूज्य
(B) THIRTY FIVE UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF SPEECH
ध्वजा
After gaining omniscience the Tirthankars give discourses aimed at public welfare. They utter only that which they have directly experienced, thus in their speech there is nothing but the truth. Their life is free of all 18 vices. Their speech also has unique qualities. The scriptures mention 35 unique attributes.
The voice of a Tirthankar is deep like the thunder of clouds and it is never devoid of purpose and result. Following are the 35 unique virtues1. It has quality
19. Sweet like nectar 2. It has lofty meaning
20. Not harsh or biting 3. It is free of coloquial terms
21. Supports quest for liberation 4. Deep as thunder
22. Profoundly meaningful 5. Resonent
23. Free of self-praise and criticism fo:
others 6. Simple 7. Musical
24. To be emulated always
25. Follows the rules of grammar 8. Profound meaning
26. Incites curiosity in the listener. 9. Free of ambiguity 10. Respectful
27. Full of eloquence and beauty
28. Free of pauses: 11. Free of doubt
29. Free of double meaning 12. It does not expose faults of other 13. Pleasing
30. Having interpretations
31. Out of ordinary 14. Relevant to the time and place
32. Capable of picturesque description 15. It suits the subject-matter
33. Profound in content and effect 16. To the point and precise
34. Not annoying to self and others 17. Lyrical
35. Completely logical and vivid 18. Strictly relevant to the topic
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