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TIIE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE.
water into the oven, instead of mixing them together in the first instance. Now, it is obvious that the result would be nothing short of an unmitigated calamity in either case. The acquisition of scientific knowledge connecting the individual effort with the goal in view, hy a series of steps each of which carries one nearer the end than the one preceding it, is, therefore, an absolute necessity, if we are to succeed in our undertakings. There is no exception to this rule, even spiritual progress falling within its scope, as must be evident to the reader hy this time.
The path of Jinas (Conquerors, i.e., Gods) is the scientific path, and consists in the doing of the right thing at the right moment. It is constituted by the confluence of three streams--Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct --which conjointly, but not separately, wash off the impurities of sin and carry the soul to the Temple of Divinity in Nirvana, installing it on the pedestal of everlasting glory among Gods.
Of the three constituents of the path,' Right Faith has its eye constantly fixed on the great Ideal of Perfection and Bliss, and never loses sight of it for a moment. Its function is to determine the direction of individual activity in the right way, preventing it from becoming self-destructive. Faith is, like the man at the helm, always directing and guiding the barge of life, in storm or in calm, to the looked for Haven of Freedom and Rest. He whose heart is not chastened by Right Faith is like the rudderless ship which is soon dashed to pieces against rocks, for want of proper guidance and control. The necessity for Right Faith is fully
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