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**Religious Studies**
**Ninth Religious Study**
What Dharma was declared by the wise Mahamahan?
Listen to me, the Dharma of the Jinas, which is free from deceit. ||1||
**Commentary:** Which Dharma was declared by the wise Mahamahan?
Listen to me, the Dharma of the Jinas, which is straight and true. ||
**Translation:** Jambuswami, along with others, asks Sudharmaswami: "What Dharma was declared by the wise Mahamahan, who teaches non-violence towards all living beings?" Sudharmaswami replies: "Listen to me, the Dharma of the Jinas, which is straight and true, free from deceit."
**Commentary:** Jambuswami addresses Sudharmaswami, saying: "What Dharma, characterized by the avoidance of evil deeds and leading to liberation, was declared by the Mahamahan, who teaches non-violence towards all living beings?" He then clarifies: "The Mahamahan, the wise and omniscient Lord Mahavira, who possesses the knowledge of the three worlds and the three times, declared this Dharma."
Sudharmaswami responds: "Listen to me, the Dharma of the Jinas, who have conquered attachment and aversion, is straight and true, free from deceit and illusion. It is as it is, not as others have declared it."
**Commentary:** Jambuswami addresses Sudharmaswami, saying: "What Dharma, characterized by the avoidance of evil deeds and leading to liberation, was declared by the Mahamahan, who teaches non-violence towards all living beings?" He then clarifies: "The Mahamahan, the wise and omniscient Lord Mahavira, who possesses the knowledge of the three worlds and the three times, declared this Dharma."
Sudharmaswami responds: "Listen to me, the Dharma of the Jinas, who have conquered attachment and aversion, is straight and true, free from deceit and illusion. It is as it is, not as others have declared it."