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The study of the heroes. The five Anuttara Vimana-dwelling gods are the best among those who have attained the state of liberation, just as the Sudharma Sabha is the best among all assemblies, and just as Nirvana is the best among all Dharmas, so too is the Jina, the son of the Knower, the best among all knowers. ||24||
Commentary: Just as the five Anuttara Vimana-dwelling gods are the best among those who have attained the state of liberation, because they have seven lavas of lifespan remaining before they attain Siddhi, so too is the Sudharma Sabha the best among all assemblies, because it has many places for play. Just as all Dharmas are the best because they lead to liberation, even those who speak ill of the Dharma ultimately point to liberation as the fruit of their own vision, so too is there no other knowledge greater than that of the Jina, the son of the Knower, the omniscient Vira Vardhamana. The Jina is the most knowledgeable, and his knowledge surpasses all other knowledge. ||24||
The one who has overcome greed, destroys the karmas, and does not associate with the wicked. He has crossed the ocean of the great cycle of births and deaths, the fearless hero with infinite vision. ||25||
Commentary: Just as the earth is the foundation of all beings, so too is the Jina the foundation of all beings, because he gives fearlessness and good advice. Or, just as the earth bears all things, so too does the Jina bear all the afflictions and temptations. He destroys the karmas, because he is free from greed and attachment. He is quick-witted and has the sharpest intellect. He is free from the contact of anger and other passions. He has crossed the ocean of the endless cycle of births and deaths, and attained liberation. He is fearless and gives fearlessness to all beings. He is a hero, a man of great strength, and he has infinite knowledge. ||25||