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

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genuine, heartfelt faith in Dharma. He did not have such virtues as endurance, politeness, plainness and he was avaricious. He had not discarded his attachment for Samsar. His heart was full of passions and sensual desires. He had cravings regarding food and drinks. Otherwise, how could he be born as an animal? God said, "It does not matter; you bring him to Vaikunta. It will be good if he can realize his mistakes at least now. Try".
VAIKUNTA OR HEAVENLY EXISTENCE HAS TO BE ATTAINED BY ONE'S OWN EFFORTS
If human beings or other beings could go to Vaikunta when others take them there, no being would remain in Samsar. All would have attained Moksha because every Tirtankar desires that all jivas must attain salvation. Tirtankars have the power also which is necessary for doing so. Then why do not they, whether they are Tirtankars or avatars (incarnations of God) take all jivas to the ideal state namely salvation? No God can take any jivas to the ideal state of salvation without a genuine, and strong aspiration in the jivas, for the attainment of salvation.
From the Audience: Can we attain salvation by merely desiring it? Can anyone give us salvation?
Maharajashri: "The aspiration for the attainment of salvation if it is strong can strengthen the efforts made for the attainment salvation. When human beings adore dharma and revere the path of dharma and when their adoration for dharma becomes stronger, the Karmas get destroyed. When all the karmas are destroyed, the soul attains salvation. In reality, where is any desire for salvation in people? The state of salvation is far away. You cannot even give up your attachment for your house or your business? Do you desire to attain freedom from your attachment for wealth and worldly and sensual delights? As long as you do not desire to free yourself from the attraction of materialistic pleasures, it is nothing but self-deception to talk about moksha which results from the destruction of all karmas. Search your innerself. Scrutinize your soul. If really there is in you the desire for salvation then surely dharma will give it to you.