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The act of writing down the teachings of the Gadaśṭi, in beautiful books, is called Lekhanā. It should be done on paper, with ink, and using a stamp, all of which are worthy of the principles and enhance the glory of the scriptures. It should also be done with the utmost care in terms of the purity and arrangement of the letters, syllables, words, and meanings. This is how the teachings should be written down in a perfect and beautiful book. A seeker who has attained this yogic vision considers this to be the greatest benefit of the scriptures and desires to spread its influence as much as possible. Therefore, they engage in Lekhanā and other activities to the best of their ability. They understand that the scriptures are the medicine for the disease of sin, the source of virtue, the eye that travels everywhere, and the means to all ends.
"The scriptures are the medicine for sin, the source of virtue, the eye that travels everywhere, the means to all ends." - Śrī Yogabindu, 255
Worship - To worship the scriptures with offerings like flowers, incense, lamps, etc., is called Pūjanā. This external worship is indicative of internal respect and devotion. The seeker feels that even offering their entire being for the nectar of the words of the holy ones is not enough. They desire that the nectar of the holy ones' words should illuminate their hearts with eternal knowledge. To praise the virtues of the scriptures with a pure heart is also a form of worship. For example:
"Filled with infinite shades of meaning, the scriptures are a vast ocean of knowledge.
They are the well-wisher of the entire world, the savior, the guide across the ocean of existence, the ultimate truth.
To compare them to anything else is futile, for they are beyond comparison.
Oh, King Chandra! Those who do not understand the words of the Jineshvara are like children. Only those who know them truly know." - Śrīmad Rājachandraji-pranita Śrīmokṣamālā.
Donation - To give the scriptures to another soul, or to a worthy Nigrantha Muniśvara, is called Dāna. It includes the selfless propagation of the scriptures and the effort to influence others for their own benefit. This is the donation of knowledge. There is no question of selling knowledge for material gain, for that is a wicked act.
Reading - To read the scriptures oneself is also a form of worship. It should be done with humility, discernment, and purity of mind and heart. In the absence of a true Guru, the scriptures become the ultimate refuge for the seeker. For:
"The words of the holy ones are the embodiment of the scriptures, yet constant interaction with them is not possible. Therefore, listening to their words...