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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Evidently, there can be no lasting peace or serenity without the clarity and insightfulness that comes with enlightened perception.
When the mirror reflects a speck of dirt on our face, we do not clean the mirror. We clean our face. Similarly, the flaws that blight our external conduct shall cease to exist once we attain purity of the inner vision. Innate spiritual purity makes the ocean of transmigration seem as sweet and fragrant as the ocean of milk (kshiirasaagara). In Jainism, this kind of inner purity, oneness with the self and internal transformation is known as samyaktva/samyakdarshana/ or samkit {enlightened perception}.
Why is today's man so miserable, so disappointed and full of worry? He is like that because he lacks enlightened perception. He does not see things and persons as they are. He lets his senses decide things for him. He considers that inflow and bondage of karmas as a cause of happiness, and views the stoppage of fresh karmic inflow and the shedding of karmas from the soul as causes of pain and sorrow. For him, righteousness is a burden and hedonism is a way of life. Religion is outdated, pointless and joyless. He exists for the sake of sensual indulgence and constantly craves sensuous delectations. Since his understanding of religion is lopsided, he heads unheedingly towards spiritual downfall rather than upliftment.
Spiritual purity and enlightenment go hand in hand. They cannot exist in mutual exclusivity. One cannot attain enlightenment without a pure heart, mind and soul. As one's enlightened perception increases, the heart becomes purer. In fact, inner purity commences when enlightened perception is sought. The two are concomitant and increase in proportion with each other.
How does Samyaktva Work?
One who has enlightened perception (samyaktva) tries to look beyond the obvious and seeks the root cause of any problem that he may encounter. Once he finds out the root cause, he calmly balances it with respect to the reality of the world as enumerated by the Jinaas and resolves the issue after meditation and inner reflection.
This passionate resolution of conflict, through serenely reflecting upon the issue helps everyone. Calm inward reflection can arrive at the truth, even if it is hidden behind a thousand curtains. This reflection helps forge the path of divinity. In fact, this approach is a religion by itself. It is the basic nature of the soul and the tried and tested way of conflict resolution in the right manner.
Enlightened perception is the first step on the path of liberation. This spiritual journey is complete once enlightened conduct is accomplished. Any journey, which begins with enlightened perception, is bound to succeed!