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(66) (10) I should think over this world. What does it consist of? What are the Dravyas ? What are the Tattvas, &c. ? This is called Loka Anupreksha (7* way).
(11) In this world all things are easy of acquisition except the Ratna Trayi Dharma. This is called Bodha Durlabha Anupreksha (atu gain ahat).
(12) Ratna Trayi Dharma is the true source of happiness in this world. This is called Dharma Anupreksha (Hh ).
Now, gentlemen, I ask you if in the above sketch of a Shravaka's Dharma there appears to you anything which can make you say that Jainism is nothing but an aggregate of uncleanly habits, and if the rules laid down to govern the life of lay a Jain are not truly noble ones. I regret I have no time to explain to you the scope and the spirit of these rules. I would simply ask you if from even a mere sight of them you can say that there is anything therein which can be called uncleanly. Rather do you not find them based upon the noble principle of Ahimsa Paramo Dharmah? Do you not find embodied therein rules of the best morality? Do you not find, I ask you, these rules crying to you again and again, “ This world will not serve your purpose. Don't pay much importance to it. Care only for your soul. Keep your connection as little with the world as possible. Even in the midst of the hottest engagements do not forget what you are." Do you not find these rules advising you to be a Yogi, a Muni?
