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2. If one has great respect for pure conduct and also for the stories of the Yagas, then it is no surprise that they would have even greater respect and reverence for the Yogis who embody the Yagas, who have attained pure conduct. Those who are truly dedicated to the path of liberation, who are true ascetics, will surely respect those who are devoted to the path of conduct. They will have the utmost respect for those who have achieved complete mastery of conduct and have become Siddha Yagas. Their soul will bow in devotion to anyone who is in a higher state than them, who has a higher level of virtue. If they see someone who is more virtuous in any group of ascetics, a stream of love will flow through their heart.
Natural Expression of Devotion:
Whether they are a seeker, a soul on the path, a person with right vision, a true listener, a devotee, a teacher, a guide, a practitioner of conduct, a liberated being, or a perfected being, they will have the utmost reverence for all of them. From the depths of their being, a natural expression will emerge:
"Namo Arihantaṇā!" - Salutations to the Arihantas!
"Namo Siddhaṇā!" - Salutations to the Siddhas!
"Namo Ayariyāṇā!" - Salutations to the Aaryas!
"Namo Uvvajjaayaṇā!" - Salutations to the Upadhyayas!
"Namo Hoksasārupa!" - Salutations to the ascetics!
- Salutations to the Acharyas!
- Salutations to the Upadhyayas!
The Collection of Yogic Vision:
- Salutations to all the ascetics in the world!
"The ocean of peace, the noble of ethics,
The fire of knowledge, the treasure of meditation;
The pure intellect, the celibate, the mouth full of love,
The benefactor of all, the garden of Dharma;
Free from attachment and aversion, supremely pure,
The mind filled with virtues, equal to the virtuous;
The patience of Rayachandra, the shield of Dharma against anger,
O Muni! You are ahead of me, my salutations to you." - Shrimad Rajchandraji
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