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observes life-time fast, on the contrary, may wander till infinite births. The ancient Gurus have said that -
Jam kunai bhavsallam, anuddhariyam uttamathakalammi
Dulahabohiyattam anantsansariyattam cha | 1 |||
That means, one who doesn't remove hidden sins becomes stubborn and wanders till infinite births even after observing lifelong fast.
A flower like finest human birth, if it does not undergo self-criticism, in spite of
having gurus, religion and lord nearby, will wither and droop into spiritual degeneration for numerous births. Therefore, one has to sprinkle the water of repentance regularly on the blossom of the soul constantly. O soul! Take this opportunity of self criticism or else you'll be thrown into spiritual degeneration like a withered flower. One should confess anually after confessing complete previous life. This is mentioned in 11th duty of the followers of Jainism. If you don't have the company of a guru you should confess whenever you happen to be with him.
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