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**Shri Margadhyayan Translation**
The foundation or basis of all the Tirthankaras who have been in the past and who will be in the future is peace. Just as this world is the basis of beings.
**Commentary**
Is this path of peace only taught by Vardhamana Swami or by other Tirthankaras as well? To address this doubt, the sutrakar says:
In the beginningless past, countless Tirthankaras have passed away, all of them have expounded this path of peace. Similarly, in the future, countless Tirthankaras will also expound this path of peace. The word "cha" indicates that the Tirthankaras present in the current time also expound this path.
They have not only expounded this path but also practiced it in their lives. The sutrakar points this out by saying:
Shaman, the pacification of passions, is peace. That is the path of peace. It is the foundation or basis of the Tirthankaras of the past, present, and future. Because without it, Buddhahood cannot be attained. Or, if peace is liberation, which is the foundation or basis of all Tirthankaras, then it is attained through this path of peace. Therefore, all Tirthankaras have spoken of this path of peace and practiced it.
To illustrate the foundation of peace, the sutrakar says:
Just as the three worlds are the foundation of beings, similarly, peace is the foundation of all Tirthankaras.
To show what should be done by one who has accepted the path of peace, the sutrakar says:
**Commentary**
If a sadhu who has accepted vows is touched by high and low, various kinds of trials and tribulations, then just as a great mountain does not fall from the wind, similarly, the sadhu should not be disturbed by restraint.