Jain Heritage and Beyond

SR No.: 006519
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shailesh Shah
Publisher: Oshwal Associations of The UK
Publication Year: 2005
Total Pages: 174
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Spiritual
File Size: 37 MB

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If we utilize these characteristics to inspect various Dharmas available at present in the world we shall be able to single out Perfect Dharma in all respects. And embracing such Dharma one will certainly attain unimaginable, eternal and supreme Bliss, Peace and Happiness.
Now we have to evaluate other Dharmas' definitions and make analysis of the word "Religion." Does it convey any comfortable and perfect meaning like what I described above? In my opinion the word "Religion" does not convey any convincing meaning with reference to definition and characteristics narrated here.
Now let us look for Karma in brief:
Karma too has various definitions like Dharma. Normally we hold and maintain older relationships, stronger ties of affinity but the enemy of the soul, Karma, does not show any affinity to soul. Karma
means:
-Duty - Aim - Purpose - Actions - Performances - Activities
And so on. An aphorism that is declared in Holy Scriptures for the correct and perfect meaning of Karma is: "Pavanam, Kammanam, Nigdhayanaththai,Chhinai,Ashuam Kamman, etc." We shall deal with this formula for Karma as it transpires perfect meaning of Karma. A tale of Dhanpal and Thanthanpal is very much interesting to assign proper name to any action. It is very significant to define Karma. "Kriya" (Acting) originates Karma (Action etc.) and this is produced by the operation effected by the soul and therefore it is worth to name as Karma. They are neither our friends nor our well-wishers, but they are foes and enemies.
Similarly, the word "Samyak" is also misinterpreted as "RIGHT." Right too has various meanings, according to Sanskrit v/s English Dictionary. However "Samyak" means superlative degree of PURE that is PUREST. And therefore we should mention, Right Knowledge, Right faith and Right Conduct as Samyak Gyan, Samyak Shraddha and Samyak Charitra or keep PUREST as prefix instead of RIGHT. Now why Purest and not Right? Because purest level of Gyan, Shraddha or Darshan and Charitra only can purify our soul at the highest level of Gyan, Shraddha or Darshan and Charitra.
Hence, I conclude that some of the meanings expressed in the English Dictionary and we use them in our daily practices to describe the meaning, do not convey the Perfect, Purest, Convincing and Effective meaning of our aphorisms declared in our holy books and scriptures.
On the Occasion of the Pratishtha Mahotsav Congratulation to Oshwal Association of the UK
Best wishes from:
Late Radiatben & Narshi Meghji, Premchand & Mansuklal Ramjibhai & Jayaben, Rajesh & Binduben, Prina Prabhulal & Kanchanben, Vimal & Bansriben Nimish & Rashmitaben, Biren
Kavina, Prasant, Paras, Anika
Harakchand & Nimuben, Shantilal & Ansuyaben Salva Parivar
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