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The path we are shown purifies our soul and kindles a light of knowledge, dispersing the darkness of ignorance. This is a complete system which provides day to day guidelines for prctical life and which takes man towards a highest goal.
Jainism is not therefore a 'religion'. It is a way of life. It has answers, full of logic and perception, for our entire life. It has transcended the boundaries of time and space as it is a path for mankind. Its code of conduct is based on age-old wisdom, yet it has an essence of life-force within. It's rituals have common sense, yet it is beyond ritual. Jainism is a dharma or a true nature of our inner consciousness which mainifests itself in practical life. It is not dog gmatic and does not believe in an almighty creator but believes in the potential to become an enlightened soul. It is the path of right perception, right knowledge and right conduct leading towards the ultimate.' (Tattvartha Sutra 1/1 Samyakdarshan gyan charitrani mokshamargah).
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