Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

SR No.: 023322
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta
Publication Year: 1963
Total Pages: 568
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 39 MB

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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUI.
At that time Lord Mahavir told him the incident of the divine voice, whereupon saddal putra was wonderstruck and entertained faith in the Lord. Then he invited the Lord to accept his necessities from him.
Some day, saddalputra was drying unbaked utensils in the sun. Lord Mahavir arrived there and asked him “Oh saddalputra, how this vessel is prepared"? Saddal putra replied: "Lord at first it was in the form of clay, then it was pounded and set on wheel. Now it has assumed the shape of a vessel. The Lord said : "Now in this operation whether uththan, Karmabal, Virya or Parakrama is necessary ?”.
Saddalputra was astonished at the querry but as a follower of Ajivika tenets he replied: "Lord, vessel is prepared without the aid of Uththan. Karma, bal. Virya or Parakram. Lord said: "Oh Saddal putra, suppose someone carries away these vessels, breaks them and throws them away, would you not punish him ? Suppose someone enjoys sensual pleasures with your wife Agnimitra, would you not punish him?" Saddalputra said: "Oh Lord, certainly I would catch hold of, tie up and belabour such a wretch". Lord said: "If everything occurs as predestined without the aid of uththan, karma, bal, virya and Parakrama then there is no one who steals your vessels, there is none who breaks them and there is none who enjoys with your wife. Then what is the use of catching hold, tieing up and belabouring any person? As you believe, everything is predestined and occurs without any efforts”. These words secured a new exposition of knowledge for Saddal Putra. He showed his inclination to understand Lord's tenets. Lord explained to him very clearly his theory and beliefs. Consequently he embraced the school of Lord's tenets along with his wife and accepted twelve vows of a Shravaka (lay-disciple) through the Lord. He observed these vows so solemnly and firmly that he could occupy eminent position among the popular shravakas devoted to lord Mahavira.
Just as knowledge and perception faculties of soul are suppressed by actional impressions, (Kermas) faculty of action is also suppressed. This accounts for the difference in different beings. When Karmas are consumed totally these faculties are at the command of the soul. At the time of consecration of Lord Mahavira performed by 64 Indras, when the great Lord was born, on the very night