Samkit Faith Practice Liberation

SR No.: 007764
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amit B Bhansali
Publisher: Amit B Bhansali
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 447
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 7 MB

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Samyakdarshana is exceedingly difficult to gain for the first time. But to regain it after losing it is equally difficult. And Jain scriptures explain the reason for this. This sentence is found in the scriptures "bohi hoi sudullahaa tesim"
Uttaraadhyayana Suutra; Verse 1.8.15 (Page 148, Author. Lilambai Mahasatiji, Publisher: Gurupraana Foundation, (Parasdham, Ghatakopar) Mumbai, year 2009)
- attaining samyakdarshana will become extremely difficult for such a person.
The Sthaanaanga Suutra gives five reasons why it is difficult to regain true counsel (sambodhi) and enlightened perception (samyakdarshana), once lost:
1. Passing untrue, disparaging, indiscreet and irresponsible comments on the Jinaas.
2. Passing untrue, disparaging, indiscreet and irresponsible comments on the dharma taught by the Jinaas.
3. Passing untrue, disparaging, indiscreet and irresponsible comments on Aachaaryas and Upaadhyaayas.
4. Passing untrue, disparaging, indiscreet and irresponsible comments on the fourfold Jain order
5. Passing untrue, disparaging, indiscreet and irresponsible comments on heavenly beings who have practised impeccable penance and celibacy in their past lives.
The Sthaanaanga Suutra gives five reasons for the ready accessibility of true counsel (sambodhi) and enlightened perception (samyakdarshana):
1. Devoutly worshiping and singing praises of the Jinaas with a true heart.
2. Devoutly worshiping and singing praises of the dharma taught by the Jinaas with a true heart.
3. Devoutly worshiping and singing praises of Aachaarya s and Upaadhyaayas with a true heart.
4. Devoutly worshiping and singing praises of the fourfold Jain order with a true heart.
5. Devoutly worshiping and singing praises of the heavenly beings who have practised impeccable penance and celibacy in their past lives with a true heart.
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