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(Swabhava). Verse 15 further clarifies that God does not receive the virtues or vices of any one. This is a clear conformation of the theory of Karma as propounded by the Jains. Verses 18 of this chapter refers to “Sama Darshina” i.e. “One who looks to all beings with equal eye”. His attitude is without any distinction between a learned Brahmin, a cow, an elephant or a dog. This is to say that all these beings are served according to their needs without any distinction of high or low. Verse 19 further states that one who can treat all beings accordingly, establishes himself in Brahma (God). “Samatwa" or :"Samata” is, according to Jainism, the corner stone of spiritual attainment. As Munishri Santbalji points out, “Bhagavati Sutra (of Jains) states that “Samayika’, the daily meditational prayer prescribed for Jains is itself the actual Soul (Atma) if the same is done with an equal eye for all beings of the universe.
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