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3EZTUT - 3 * CHAPTER THREE
Santbalji quotes the following verse composed by the poet philosopher Jain Munishri Upadhyaya Yashovijayji as under: “Koyi Kriyako Kahata Mudhamati, aura Jnana koyi pyaro Re, Milata Bhava Rasa doume Pragatat Tu Douse Nyaro Re.Chetana Aba Mohe Darashana Dije."
Meaning, “some in their stupidity emphasize only on action, while some others put emphasis on Jnana (knowledge-Buddhi)., However, Oh soul, you are unique in as much as you are attainable by the mixture of both action and knowledge. Oh Divine Spirit, now let me have your Darshan (sight).”
Verses 9 to 15 prescribe that all actions bind unless they are done with a view to perform “Sacrifice” (Yajna). The word Yajna used in these verses is not interpreted as meaning sacrificial fire and rituals connected there with to please various gods. Gandhiji interprests the word “Deva(god) as meaning all sentient beings of this universe and the word
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