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human mind. So, when the action is not taken with any motive and is performed in a natural process stated above, it has logically no binding effect and works as if there is inaction contemplated by verse 18.
Jains do not subscribe to the performance of Yajnas by offering oblations to the fire as prescribed by Vedic ritualsls. Verses 24 to 33 fully support this view and recognize only that "Sacrifice", which in shape of service to the humanity and self-control. Verse 28 states such different forms of sacrifices.Chapter 28 of Uttaradhyayan Sutra of Jains makes specific reference to the subject of yajna and states clearly in verse 16 thereof that the essence of Vedas is "Agnihotrara Yajna" according to which, religion and meditation constitute "fire" in which Karmas are burnt as offerings and the central object of a true yajna is the development of virtues such as truth, tolerance and austerities. Verses 24 to 33 of this chapter clearly endorse this idea. Verse 33 clearly prescribes that sacrifice through knowledge is
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