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[This is an essential sutra. Now there is a need to understand the nature of karma and the soul, i.e., the inert and the conscious, with unwavering faith, and to implement the motives for self-elevation in life.
The first motive in the causes of self-welfare is the virtue of forgiveness. The scripture says -
There are ten types of ascetic virtues, as follows: 1. Patience, 2. Liberation, 3. Non-attachment, 4. Humility, 5. Lightness, 6. Truthfulness, 7. Self-control, 8. Austerity, 9. Compassion, 10. Brahma-charia.
- Samvayanga Sutra Lord Mahavira, the क्षमाश्रमण, has mentioned forgiveness as the first among the ten types of ascetic virtues. Forgiveness is an essential need in the life of a seeker. Without forgiveness, a person cannot live a happy and peaceful life in any field. In fact, 'forgiveness' is a natural quality of man, which should not be abandoned by man in any situation. The influence of forgiveness and love can change even cruel hearts - "Forgiveness is the power of control in the world, what is not achievable by forgiveness?"
- Subhashit Sanchay i.e. Forgiveness is the mantra of control in the world, what is not achieved by forgiveness? The greatest penance is forgiveness itself. 'Kshantitulyaṁ tapo nāsti' - There is no penance equal to forgiveness.
Seekers who have a firm resolve for the upliftment of their soul are certainly able to control their mind, i.e., to forgive. The temptations of pleasures cannot attract them, desires cannot affect them, and even severe calamities and crises cannot disturb them. The attacks of greed on the heart of a controlled person become ineffective, and the fire of anger is extinguished in his ocean of forgiveness. Such a man, by coordinating physical, mental, moral and spiritual principles, remains engaged in sadhana according to the formulated rules. If a seeker engaged in sadhana unknowingly makes a mistake due to a state of delusion, he immediately apologizes for his offenses with a simple heart.
At the end of the Pratikraman, it is essential to have a coordination of mind, speech and body while reciting the presented forgiveness sutra. It is necessary to repent for past mistakes to make life pure and spotless, but if repentance remains mere repentance, it is of no use. When there is repentance, there should also be a firm resolve in the mind to correct the mistake, and efforts should be made not to repeat the mistakes that have already been made. Only then can the seeker's true forgiveness sutra be useful in life upliftment. This apology eliminates the criminal tendencies of life and establishes the kingdom of peace in life, and new rays of light sprout in the heart. Like the Chakravarti's gem (while conquering the six continents) in the dark cave that has been shrouded in darkness for millions of years, ]