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him and said "O worthy man! I have given you Samyaktva which is the basis of Moksa. You should always protect it without any transgression such as -Šankā,-Doubt. O worthy man! You are fortunate, that you have acquired Jaina Dharma -the Dharma promulgated by the Tirthankaras-which is like a ship in the ocean of Samsara made formidable by hundreds of miseries. Innumerable persons have banished for ever miseries by the supernatural power of constantly maintaining it. Besides, O worthy man! Do not be ever careless in observing Dharma, on account of the naturally transitory pleasures of this Samsara.
Then, bowing down low before the feet of the Guru Mahārāja, who was like a shelter to persons afraid of worldly exis tence, Nayasara said with a heart full of extreme joy "People respectfully do homage to persons who have done an insignificant service to others, what service in return can I do to you who have done such incomparable service to me? Nevertheless, O worshipful men! You become free from your maintenance by mendicancy, and accept wealth, jewels, buildings, and Samsara or else what is the use of giving only that much? My whole life is at your disposal.
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On hearing this, the Guru Mahārāja devoid of attachment for his own person, said thus while instructing Nayasara -“ 0, noble person! You did well that you said so, because a Guru, giving Samyaktva cannot be recompensed by service in return, and by rendering thousands or crores of friendly services during several Bhavas, existences. But O worthy man! By your constant diligence in virtuous deeds, you have, in reality, given us everything."
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Having thus explained the real essence of the Jaina Dharma, the Guru said "O worthy man! Now permit us to move on. On hearing these words, Nayasara grieved by the pain of separation, followed the Guru for a long distance, and showing him the right track, returned, and reached his dwelling-place in the forest, meditating on the words of the Guru, thinking of the terrible miseries of this world, and of being adorned with Samyaktva.
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| SR No. | 008001 |
| Book Title | Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 1 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker |
| Publisher | Parimal Publication |
| Publication Year | 1989 |
| Total Pages | 650 |
| Language | English, Sanskrit |
| Classification | Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion |
| File Size | 15 MB |