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Jainism in a Global Perspective
sarva bhāva jñāta dṛaṣta saha śuddhatā.
kṛtakṛtya prabhu virya ananta, prakāśa jo. (Apūrva.)
Summary
The process of Self-realization can be depicted diagramatically as shown below:
Holy Association
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• Enlightened knowledge Steady, Pure
• Advanced Virtuousity
& Concentrated
• Meditation →→→→
Mind
Self-Realization
In conclusion, we can say therefore that Self-realization is the supreme spiritual experience of life. It cannot be fully expressed through the medium of words, but can be successfully accomplished through a synergistic and balanced combination of holy association, enlightened knowledge, advanced virtuousity and true meditation.
References
Vivekacūdāmani/15
Guru Mahatmya/30
Yogasāra, 107.
Hindu Culture/The Communion of the Christians with God
Śrimad Rajcandra/page 75 (Lesson24)
Atma Siddhi - 37.
Atma Siddhi - 119.
ibid, 119
Padmanandi Pañcavimsati, VI/7
Müläcära. 78,79
Ratnakaranda Śrāvakācāra/43-46
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12. Tattvärthasutra, 1/4
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Tattvānuśāśana/81
14. Daśavaikälika IV/10
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Ratnakaranda Śrāvākācāra/66
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