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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cordial love for him. Formality of bowing down with hands and folding hands become insipid and pretentious when love does not flow at heart. You should praise his virtues whom you intend to respect. Praising means appreciating the merits and not flattering; at the same time you should conceal the demerit if revealed of the person whom you intend to praise; and should behave in the manner which does not displease him.
PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
These ten personages command respect. (1) Arhat (emancipated) (2) Siddha (accomplished), (3) Chaitya (God's idol), (4) Shruta (scriptures). (5) Dharma (religion), (6) Sadhu (Monk), (7) Acharya (Head of the monks), (8) Upadhyaya (second to the Acharya). (9) Pravachana (religious discourses), (10) Darshana (right belief),
Respect for the Arhant means respect for present Lords like Simant Swami and others. Respect for the accomplished (siddhas) means honouring all the emancipated great souls who are stationary at the siddhasheela having eradicated their karmas once for all. Respect for the idol means respect for Lord Jina's idol and respect for the temple wherein such shrine is installed.
Visitor of a Jain temple should avoid following eighty four acts of humiliation (Ashatana).
RULES OF CONDUCT TO BE OBSERVED IN A JAIN TEMPLE
I. One should not spit.
2. One should not gamble.
3. One should not quarrel.
4. One should not study archery.
5. One should not gargel..
6. One should not chew betel leaves and nuts.
7. One should not throw leaves.
8. One should not abuse anyone.
9. One should not pass stool or urine.
10. One should not take bath.
II. One should not comb hairs.
12. One should not cut nails.
13. One should not throw blood or flesh.
14. One should not eat fried corn.
15. One should not throw skin etc.
16. One should not vomit after taking medicine.