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the world. By the knowledge of the Supreme Soul a human being attains a prominent place—even greater than Indra (king of the gods). Know Him to be t manifested Supreme Soul. He is the abode of all joys. He is the brilliant light of knowledge. He is the protector. He is the Supreme Person beyond thinking and His nature can not be described.
The One, who can not be described by words and is not conceivable as matter or material stuff is the Supreme Soul. He is infinite and transcends sound and has no birth, and is not subject to wandering in the world. With a still and tranquil mind meditate on the Supreme Soul.
The Pundit Puja Tika states:
By merely meditating upon Him all inflictions of the living souls (jivas) which have arisen from the world are destroyed. These are not destroyed through any other means. He is the Lord of three worlds, and is the Indestructible Supreme Soul.
Whatever is the Supreme Soul so am I. Whatever is my essential nature is the essence of Supreme Soul. Therefore, I am fitted for meditating on my inner Supreme Soul- none other.
Thus, we see that in Jain tradition (dharma) we are told that the destruction of karmas is accomplished through self realization. For this self realization three essential doctrines are stated in Jain Dharma: Right perception, Right knowledge, and Right action.
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