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Contrary Form of Guru-Bhakti
(Preceptor Monk's Adoration) Now the type of Guru-bhakti (preceptor monk's adoration)which a Vyavaharaabhaasi practises is being described.
Many Jivas are the followers of the word of commandment. "These are Jain monks, they are our Guru (preceptor monk), so, we should adore them"- with these feelings they adore them. And many others do verify their conduct. They adore them considering the following traits found in them: “These monks observe compassion, maintain chastity, do not keep wealth, etc., undergo the penances like fasting, etc., endure afflictions like hunger, etc., do not become angry with any body, encourage others to follow religion through preachings”. But such virtues are found also in the Paramahansa, naked saints of other faiths and also in Jain-misbelievers; therefore, in these virtues lies thefault of general commonness (Ati-Vyapti). True verification is not possible through these virtues.
On consideration, some of the aforesaid qualities are found related with Jiva (soul) and some others with the Pudgalas (matter); without knowingthis difference such Jivas remain misbelievers only by developing the feeling of oneness in the dissimilar embodied monk state. The oneness of right belief, knowledge and conduct constitutes the path of liberation and this alone is the real characteristic of the monks but they do not identify it. Because if this identification is evolved then they cannot remain misbelievers. How would they engross themselves in true adoration without knowing the characteristics of the monks? By knowing the virtuous practices and qualities which are instrumental causes of bondage of cious karmas and by believing that by their adoration they will be benefitted, they indulge in their adoration with deep interest.
Thus, discussion about Guru-bhakti (preceptor monk's adoration) is concluded.
Contrary Form of Scriptures Adoration
(Shastra-Bhakti) Now the type of Shastra-bhakti (scriptures adoration) found in such persons (Vyavaharaabhasis) is being discussed: Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only
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