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________________ SUTRAS TEXT OF THE SUTRAS (1) (24) Sixteen types of actions and attitudes attract karma that manifests the body of a tirthankara (a perfect teacher who teaches from the state of omniscience): 169 1 - actively orienting towards growth (samyag darshana) 2-appreciation for the means by which we reach freedom from all karmic limitations and all who strive towards this goal 3- perfect realization of the Five Freedoms 4- ceaseless pursuit of all knowledge that leads to freedom from all karmic limitations 5- constant awareness of the temporary and limiting nature of the material form our consciousness is subjected to during its incarnations 6- charity (dissolving the fear of others and supporting those striving for the ultimate freedom by supplying knowledge and food) 7- overcoming the hardships we may confront while striving for freedom from all karmic limitations 8- protecting others and removing obstacles on their path to freedom from all karmic limitations 9- supporting others on their path to ultimate freedom by paying attention to their special needs (e.g. by preparing especially pure food etc.) 10 - respect and reverence for the omniscient 11- respect and reverence for those who publicly represent and propagate freedom from all karmic limitations 12- respect and reverence for those who teach freedom from all karmic limitations Jain Education International 13 - respect for the knowledge contained in the scriptures 14 - teaching others how to gain freedom from all karmic limitations For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.006913
Book TitleKarma the Mechanism
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorHermann Kuhn
PublisherCrosswind Publishing Germany
Publication Year
Total Pages244
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English & Tattvartha Sutra
File Size16 MB
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