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Aptavani 9
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Obstinacy adayee: Sulking - risavu: Tantrum - tragu
The Gnani Purush's words are worth understanding
Gnani Purush's words are actually straight. Moksha liberation too is easy. Everyone is allowed into moksha; it is not as if someone is barred from it. However, one must be worthy of it. It is not possible to attain moksha if one walks a crooked line. Therefore, why not become straight from the very start? Moska is not difficult to understand, but it helps to know what the Gnani Purush is saying. If you do not understand what He is saying, you will become confused. The words of the Gnani Purush remain true for all times; past, present and the future. Any word that the Gnani Purush says is exactly what the tirthankaras (fully enlightened beings who liberate millions) have said.
You should follow the instructions of the Gnani Purush. Why? Who can be called a Gnani Purush? The one who is guileless sarad in every way. He is straight while insulting and while being insulted. However, when He does insult, He does not truly insult because He is straight to begin with, so how can He? 'We' (referring to the Gnani Purush and the fully enlightened Self within) have become frank and guileless right from the start. And as far as you are concerned, you will have to get rid of your obstinacy adayee, will you not? How long can you go on being obstinate and
