Way of Life Part 1

SR No.: 006513
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 432
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 22 MB

Page 107

DISCOURSE 6
97
original form; and is transient in its modified form”. The soul remains as it is as a dravya but its states keep changing. The transient nature of a substance lies in the fact that its states change. In this, there is no contradiction or inconsistency. The proof of Lord Mahavir's omniscience is his multiple vision.
When Mahavir had become omniscient and conquered his inner enemies and had become a Vitarag, a great brahmin of the time by name Indrabhuti Gautam came to him. He did not approach Mahavir with faith and devotion but he came with the purpose of defeating Mahavir in arguments. Mahavir knew, but in his knowledge there was no hatred or attachment. Mahavir received him with honour. The scholar could not solve by himself the doubts he had regarding some metaphysical truths Bhagwan Mahavir described his doubts and also solved them. Indrabhuti did not have to say anything. Bhagwan Mahavir removed all the self-contradictions that were there in his mind regarding some doctrines; and he established harmony there. He removed the contradictions and brought about coherence there. He taught Indrabhuti the multiple point of view; and the divine vision necessary to expound doctrines.
Indrabhuti learnt from Mahavir the power of seeing an object from various points of view; and all disagreements and inconsistencies ceased. That exposition which reduces the contradictions in the minds of people, is devoid of self-contradiction. But it has also another meaning. That statement which is free from the defects of inadequacy, extensibility and improbability, is devoid of contradictions; and inconsistencies.
GIVE A PLACE TO DHARMA IN YOUR LIFE
Do you have a knowledge of such defects as avyapti? You do not know the meaning of those defects. Who would make a study of them ? You would study them if you could get money by the study. Everything is done for the sake of money. The aim of life for you is to attain physical delights or money which is a means to attain them. Then, what about the soul ? What will happen to you in the other world? After death, where will one be born ? Have you thought about this or not? If a man