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The reestablishment of the soul's inherent splendor is entirely dependent upon one's absolute separation from the material world, which necessitates an inordinate amount of respect for the material world. In Jainism, every form of violence (in deed, thought, and word) is to be avoided altogether for the purpose of protecting every being's progression on the path towards liberation, of which only humans can ultimately attain. All other beings are en route on the transmigratory highway, awaiting an opportunity to incarnate into human form. Let us, then, do our best to ensure that all beings are given the due time and space for just such an occurrence to take place. In doing so, we shall also be given the opportunity of realizing our own liberation.
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