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TWELVE REFLECTIONS The twelve mental reflections engaged upon are given below. The traditional approach makes them rather negative but Chitrabhanu has stated them in a more positive manner. Here, the two approaches are integrated (see, Mardia K.V., 2002). 1. Impermanence: There is impermanence of
everything surrounding one but there is unchanging
soul beneath the changing body. 2. Helplessness: We are helpless in the face of death
but the inner invisible force always lives. 3. Cycle of Rebirth: Liberation from the cycle of
rebirth is possible. 4. Aloneness: There is the absolute solitude of each
individual as he goes through this cycle and therefore one should achieve dependence only on
oneself. 5. Beyond Body: The soul and body are separate and
we are more than just corporeal. We must seek the true meaning of life through the existence of the
soul. 6. Impurity: How even the most physically attractive For Private & Personal Use Only www.yjf.org.uk
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body contains impurity. 7. Karmic Fusion: How karmic influx happens and
how to stand apart and watch the inflow. 8. Karmic Shield: How such influx happens and how
to close the window when the storm, in the form of
the Four Passions, is about to come. 9. Total Karmic Decay: How karmic matter within
the soul may be shed so that the soul may be cleaned
to move towards permanent reality. 10. Universe: The universe is eternal and uncreated,
hence each person is responsible for his own
salvation - for there is no God to intervene. 11. Rarity of True-Insight: True-Insight is rarely
attained and human embodiment bestows the rare
privilege and opportunity to attain moksha. 12. Truth of Jain Path: The truth of the teachings of
the Tirthankaras which leads to the goal of eternal peace through understanding one's own true nature.
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| SR No. | 007783 |
| Book Title | Jain Thoughts And Prayers |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Kanti V Maradia |
| Publisher | Yorkshire Jain Foundation |
| Publication Year | 2007 |
| Total Pages | 52 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 7 MB |