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ŚRĪ GNĀTĀDHARMAKATHA SŪTRA
6TH ANGA SŪTRA
ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT STORIES INSPRING PUBLIC TOWARDS
RATIONAL PRECEPTION AND CONDUCT
The Gnātādharmkathā Sūtra is an anthology of short stories that can be understood by the common man. They are educative and help illuminate the inner self. Lord Mahāvīra was aware of the various aspects and interests of the common man. Accordingly, he conveyed moral values through various short stories. They inspire the reader to follow the path of spirituality and purification.
During the time of Lord Mahāvīra, there were three billion short stories on moral values. However, at present there are only nineteen stories based on real life incidents, which teach us the art of living. They comprise stories of great men that inspire people to practice spirituality and attain steadiness on the path to
self-realization.
It highlights the various aspects of the art of living. The stories preach social behavior, the importance of positive thinking, care for the elders, respect for our seniors, the way adults should deal with children and many other similar subjects. The Gnātādharmakathā Sūtra educates us on how success can be achieved by using our intellect. It guides how a creative person can progress positively. Demonstrations on how to convert pain and misery into happiness
