I am The Soul Part 01

SR No.: 006790
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Tarulatabai Mahasati
Publisher: Shri Gujarati Shwetambar Sthanakwasi Jain Association
Total Pages: 468
Language: English, Hindi
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 19 MB

Page 128

Straggle in Renunciation & Detachment...
The propitiation of the three jewels completely awakens the natural disposition woven into every fibre of the Atma's fabric.
Here in ‘Atmasiddhi Shastra’ whatever has been said, is with the singular objective of explaining how the deviant affected disposition (fara) can be totally eliminated and how the natural disposition (rauta) can be achieved. There are indeed, many who put in efforts to this end, yet their approach is full of shortcomings. Pointing out such shortcomings, Srimadji has told us that both the ‘ritualistic' and the 'wizened wise' jivas are lost on the way; although their efforts are pointed in a particular direction, they are not proper.
The first precondition for reaching the path of liberation, the Moksa marga, is self realisation. Unless there is an awakening of self realisation, not even a step can be taken on the path of liberation. While telling us about the devices for achieving self realisation, Srimadji says -
त्याग विराग न चित्तमां, थाय न तेने ज्ञान,
3120 in farmai, atst FINA .....19 He who does not have renunciation and detachment on mind, will not attain self-realisation; and one who gets involved only with renunciation and detachment loses sight of the goal of achieving the self.
Renunciation and detachment are the devices for achieving self-realisation. Both these are essential in life for one who wants to realise the self. In saying so, Srimadji has dropped a hint for the 'wizened wise' that mere talk of knowledge and discussions over the scriptures do not make one learned. Renunciation and detachment are as important as knowledge itself. At the same time, Srimadji also warns the “ritualistic' that renunciation and detachment alone do not constitute the end. Merely renouncing