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## 216
## Mulacara
How can they not be praised by all beings, gods, humans, and asuras? They are known for their **darshan**, **jnana**, **charitra**, **tapa**, and **vinaya**. || 563 ||
**Meaning:** The **Jina** **tirthankaras** have taught **darshan**, **jnana**, **charitra**, **tapa**, and **vinaya**. Why are these **bhagawan** not worthy of praise by gods, humans, and asuras? They are always worthy of worship by all beings. || 563 ||
They know and see all beings as **kevalakalp**. They have **kevalanana** and **charitra**, therefore they are **kevali**. || 564 ||
**Meaning:** Because they know and see all beings, both **lok** and **alok**, as **kevalakalp**, and because their **charitra** is **kevalanana**, therefore they are **kevali** **bhagawan**. || 564 ||
They are free from the three types of darkness: **mithyatva vedaniya**, **jnana avarana**, and **charitra moha**. Therefore, they are **uttama**. || 565 ||
**Meaning:** They are free from the three types of darkness: **mithyatva vedaniya** (lack of faith), **jnana avarana** (veil of knowledge), and **charitra moha** (confusion in conduct). Therefore, they are **uttama** **bhagawan**. || 565 ||
May the **Jina** **varindra** grant me health, **bodhilabha**, and **samadhi**. Why should this not be the cause? It is only a matter of speech. || 566 ||