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________________ RIGHT OF LIVING IS FOR ALL Dt. 14-02-1980 Human beings are involved in reaping the rich harvests of worldly pleasures, ignoring the basic truth that death is inevitable. Despite difference in their natural instincts, habits and ways of living. there lies an underlying unity of purpose among man and other creatures- to live and enjoy, unmindful of the dangers and disappointments. Destruction of life is an unpardonable crime according to the Cosmic Law of the Jain Sutras. All should share the right of uninterrupted living. Acharya Vikramsurishvarji in his discourse, said the first principle of life is to protect the weak. Killing, even under unavoidable circumstances, is considered sinful. Man is endowed with the power of discriminating between the right and the wrong, virtue and vice. It is his duty to show compassion towards the less fortunate fellowmen and the creatures of the subhuman world. The soul undergoes transmigration in accordance with its Karma. It should evolve from its primitive stage and reach the highest state of emancipation-Moksha and release himself from the cycle of birth and death. It has been laid down that one should avoid violence as far as possible and 45 seek forgiveness for the injury caused to others. It is the passage of time that sooths man's sorrows. During dawn, everyday, after prayer and meditation, everyone should make a selfintrospection as to the goal of life and how far he has progressed and what remains to be done. Dawn is the most appropriate time to chant the hymns and learn the scriptures by heart. All religions agree to this. Humility is the Simplest way to Rule. If one is habituated to become unhappy because of other's Happiness, who can save him? Sadhus are those who can show what is Unseen and explains Unrealized. 46
SR No.007531
Book TitleSpiritual Guide
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorRajyashsuri
PublisherLabdhi Vikramsuri Sanskruti Kendra Ahmedabad
Publication Year
Total Pages46
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English & Spiritual
File Size551 KB
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