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## First Study: Samayik
**(11 (2))** The Siddha Bhagwan is the best in the world. **(3)** The Sadhu-Maharaj is the best in the world. **(4)** The Dharma, embodied in the omniscient, is the best in the world.
**Discussion:** The Agamkaras have said that there are four best things. The Arihant, Siddha, Sadhu, and Dharma are the four best things that lead the wandering souls, who have been wandering for an infinite time, on the path of upliftment. And whatever is best is also auspicious. It is world-renowned that every enlightened being in the world today is engaged in the search for the best, whether it be in the social sphere, the political sphere, or the spiritual sphere. Among the four best things, the Arihant and the Siddha are the best in the form of the Supreme Soul. The pure light form of the soul after the removal of karmic impurities is the Supreme Soul. The Sadhu is the best in the form of the Acharya, Upadhyaya, and Muni, the Mahatmas. Dharma is the only best and excellent means to become a Mahatma from the soul and a Supreme Soul from the Mahatma. It is also said - 'Dharanaad Dharma' - that is, the Dharma that sustains and saves the souls falling into misery is the best Dharma.
The Agamkar has shed light on this principle that Dharma is the root of all auspiciousness. If there is no fragrance in the flower, no heat in the fire, no coolness in the water, no sweetness in the sugar, then what will be their form? Nothing. The same is the condition of a man without Dharma. It is also said - "Dharmena Heenaah Pashubhih Samanaah" - that is, there is no difference between a man without Dharma and an animal - both are equal. The practice of Dharma is the practice of good. There are two types of practice - 1. Practice of morality and 2. Practice of Dharma. The practice of morality is the practice of virtue. This practice can only lead to morality and lays the foundation for Dharma-prasad. The practice of Dharma leads to liberation.
**Sharan Sutra:**
Chattari Saranam Pavajami - Arihante Saranam Pavajami, Siddhe Saranam Pavajami, Saahu Saranam Pavajjami, Kevali-Pannattam Dhammam Saranam Pavajami.
**Meaning:** I take refuge in the four - (1) I take refuge in the Arihants,