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## Friend's View: Ten Sign Restraint
(119) Leaving aside all other tasks, considering devotion to the Lord as the most worthy of respect, having the wisdom to be absorbed in devotion to the Lord with pure intention, this is called *upadeya buddhi*. In the heart of a true devotee, devotion to the Lord holds the highest place above all other actions, such supreme *upadeya buddhi* manifests.
“With pure intention, steadfastly take up the Lord, who is the one you call upon; you will attain the boundless infinite, the supreme nectar-like abode...cool.” – Shri Devchandraji
2. Sign Treasure
The second characteristic of purity is that it should have the absence of the rise and fall of ten types of signs. These ten signs are: *aharasangna*, *bhayasangna*, *mithunasangna*, *parigrahasangna*, *krodhasangna*, *manasangna*, *mayasangna*, *lebhasangna*, *ghasangna*, and *lekasangna*. If none of these signs arise in devotion and other actions, then that devotion, etc., is considered pure. The feeling of avoiding these signs is as follows:
*Aharsangna* - In devotion, such absorption, such immersion occurs that even food, etc., is forgotten, there is no awareness of eating and drinking, such a frenzy of devotion to the Lord is felt by this devotee-ascetic.
“I chant their name, like a *chatak* bird, thirsty for rain.” – Shri Yashovijayji
*Bhayasangna* - In devotion, that fear itself becomes fearful, it flees! It runs away from afar! Then, what fear for the devotee-king who has taken refuge in the supremely fearless feet of the supremely powerful Supreme Being? Because –
“Pain and suffering are dispelled by the body, what is the benefit of happiness and wealth? “Who is the one who has placed a burden on the head of the Lord? Who is the one who is equal to the elephant? You are the powerful Lord, the pure *Vimlajina*, you are generous to sinners, you are the one who brings peace to the mind, you are the support of the soul...*Vimlajina*.” “The great fear of the world is dispelled, by the seventh *Jina* Lord.” – Shri Anandghanji
“Let us obtain the fearless state, let us remain steadfast in his service.” – Shri Devchandraji
“*Mitamya nirita matthapam*” – Shri Kalyanamandir Stotra.
“*Tasthashu naramupati march ma*” – Shri Bhaktamar Stotra.
*Mithunasangna* - That person will not experience the rise of trivial lustful desires at that time. Because, the remembrance of the selfless Supreme Being is also the destroyer of lust. Therefore, that virtuous man will not even remember lust.