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not mixup with some universal soul or Brahma, e.g. There are several of lamps in a room; each lamp has its own light. There is similarity in the light, but the light of each lamp has its separate existence; in the like manner all liberated souls are blessed with intrinsic innumerable attributes; and so they are similar, but not same. They have independent existence.
Reality of Nirvana
The student of comparative religion and philosophy will be surprised that Jain religious literature deals with the biographies of the liberated souls, the place, time and other important points which go to establish that the Salvation of perfect souls is not a matter of belief, conjecture or religious dogma, but it is a real fact. This is not the case with other systems of thought with respect to the attainment of Godhood or Salvation. Lord Mahavira's life shows the way to the bliss of beatitude and immortality.
We humbly pray the lord of compassion for real inner light, so that the boat of life of modern matter mad world may be saved from sinking into the sea of violence and hatred. All should try to drink deep the nectar of Ahimsa, which can only protect humanity at this critical juncture from universal annihilation. Tirthankara Mahavira's message is the real guide in this encircling gloom and anguish.
