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The Doctrines of the Jainas
repentance he prepares himself for an ascending scale of virtues by which he destroys karma.
(7) Repenting for one's sins before the Guru: By this the soul obtains humility.
(8) Moral and intellectual purity of the soul (samayika): The soul ceases from sinful occupations by such purity.
(9) Adoration of the 24 Jinas: The soul arrives at purity of faith by this adoration.
(10) Paying reverence to the Guru (vandana): By this the soul destroys the karma leading to birth in low families.
(11) By expiation of sins the soul obviates transgressions of the vows (padikkamana).
(12) By a particular posture of the body (kaussagga) the soul gets rid of past and present transgressions which require expiatory rites.
(13) By self-denial (pachakkhana) the soul shuts the doors against sins.
(14) By praises and hymns (thavathuimangala) he obtains wisdom consisting in knowledge, faith and conduct.
(15) By keeping the right time he destroys karma which obstructs right knowledge.
(16) By practising penance (payachittakarana) he gets rid of sins and commits no transgressions.
(17) By begging forgiveness he obtains happiness of mind.
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