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thought-processes, on subjects in which men are not normally interested is helpful in the development of willpower. Sense-organs are a slave to sensuality, rather than
adifferent to it. Therefore, sometimes a sådhaka gets attracted to what 'the flesh is heir to! Hence he becomes apathetic to the practice of self-discipline. His determination begins to slacken. A sadhaka who cannot tolerate laxity, canalizes his thought-process in the direction of self-control. Thus, developing his will-power, he gains mastery over self-discipline.
The path prescribed by Bhagavān Mahavira, for the achievement of self-realization comprises the practice of constant vigilance and perseverance. In case a sādhaka is infatuated even momentarily by sensual delights, meditation
once does away with his stupor. Consequently, he esupes from the indelible impress of the pent up sensual impulses.
If wantonness is not purged away, the mind begins to contract passion. One cannot, then, get rid of carnality. Therefore, the author has exhorted the aspirant to be very careful in this regard.
१६१. सहे य फासे अहियासमाण । 161. Sadde ya phase ahiya sa māņa. Behaviour of a Recluse
161. Ari aspirant after non-attachment brooks the onslaught
of sound, colour, taste, smell and touch --- (he does not develop attachment or aversion towards them),
२६२. णिलिद दि इह जीवियस्स। 162. Ņivvisda nardiñ iha jiviyassa. 162. O man! withdraw yourself from the allurements caus
ed by the enjoyment of (indisciplined) life.
१६३. मुणी मोणं समावाय, धुणे कम्म सरीरगं। 163. Muņi monam samādâya, dhune kamma-sariragań.
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