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**Deemadrushti: All devotees who serve the omniscient are one and the same.**
(359) To the extent of their belief, all devotees are the same as the omniscient. That is, they are truly, sincerely, and wholeheartedly dedicated to following the omniscient's commands. They are equal to the wise and learned in their understanding and acceptance of the omniscient's teachings, regardless of their religion, sect, or philosophy. To believe in the omniscient means to be sincerely and wholeheartedly dedicated to following their commands. This is clearly stated because simply saying that you believe in the omniscient but not following their commands is like mocking or making fun of their teachings. It is like saying, "I am your servant, but I will not do what you say!" Therefore, the best way to worship the omniscient is to always be dedicated to following their commands regarding ahimsa, satya, and other principles.
In this regard, Shri Haribhadrasuriji has said in the Ashtak:
"Good service is good, it does not cause any harm;
Being present and obedient, the Lord is easily pleased.
Good service to the Jina, with a pure mind." - Shri Devchandraji
The meaning is that anyone who accepts the omniscient principle and is sincerely and wholeheartedly dedicated to following their commands is equal to the omniscient to the extent of their belief. Whether they are Jain or non-Jain, Buddhist or Brahmin, Shaiva or Vaishnava, Sankhya or Nyaya, Vedanta or Siddhanta, Islamic or Christian, regardless of their religion or sect, if they believe in the omniscient, they are one and the same. Thus, the common belief in the omniscient is a unique meeting point for all religions in the world. Therefore, there is no difference between devotees who serve the omniscient, who is one and the same.
This same meaning is expressed in the following verses:
"Those who worship the omniscient are truly equal.
They are fruitful in their actions, according to their ability and rules."
"By relying on the omniscient's teachings, with a pure mind,
All yogis are equal, without any self-interest."
(23-17)