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Cautthaṁ Ajjhayaņań Chapter 4 Summary When none of the activities in the world can be accomplished without creating new Karma, then how can a practitioner ever be free of Karma and attain liberation? This is the most fundamental question of life. Lord Mahavira answered this beautifully, in one single word, that also answers hundreds of other questions at once. "Awareness" The Lord said, “Be aware when walking, be aware when sitting and so on.". You can create awareness in whatsoever you are doing. Be fully alert and perform every action with awareness and wisdom if you wish to avoid the bondage of Karma. How can a practitioner continue on the path of spirituality without worries and without hurdles? What is the focal point of spirituality? First, attain knowledge (wisdom). The man of Knowledge, a man of an awakening, can never do anything wrong. All his actions will be selfless, compassionate and of tremendous help to everyone. (Padhamam Naanam Tao Daya.) In all aspects of life, said Lord Mahavira, walk with your eyes open. The beginning of spirituality, the beginning of the path of liberation, starts with right faith, right knowledge and right conduct, and then liberation will follow. Know thyself; once you know yourself you will know the path, and with proper knowledge and understanding, you will never be lost.
Chajjīvaniyā ajayaṁ caramāņo u pāṇabhūyāim hisai || baṁdhaī pāvayam kammaṁ tas se hos kaduyaṁ phalaṁ || 1 || ajayaṁ citthamāņo u pāṇabhūyāiṁ himsaī|| baħdhai pāvayaṁ kammaṁ taṁ se hoi kaduyaṁ phalaṁ || 2 |||
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