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## Gidashtisamuchya
It is a great wonder that people argue about the worship of the principle of Nirvana! The fault lies in the emptiness of the knowledge of the principle. The great and capable philosopher, Shrimad Rajchandraji, has spoken the ultimate truth in a very pleasing way in his great and influential book, Shri Meksha Mala:
"There have been many differences of opinion in the reign of Mahavira Bhagwan. One of the main reasons for this is that the devotees have focused on the knowledge of the principle. They have only been interested in actions, and the result is evident. The current population of the earth is about one and a half billion. Of these, only twenty lakh are Jains, including all the Gachchhas. These people are Shramanopasakas. Of these, I think that only two thousand men will know the nine principles. Even fewer will be able to understand them with contemplation and thought. When such a degenerate state has arisen in relation to the knowledge of the principle, then differences of opinion have increased. There is a worldly saying, "A wise man has one opinion." Similarly, there is rarely any difference in the opinions of many philosophers. Therefore, the knowledge of the principle is paramount." - Shri Meksha Mala.
From the above, it is clear that a wise person who knows the principle of Nirvana properly will not argue, and one who argues is not wise. What is the point of many?
। इति परंतत्त्वाभेदमार्गान्तराधिकारः ।
सर्वज्ञपूर्वकं चैतन्नियमादेव यस्थितम् । आसनोऽयमृजुर्मागस्त दस्तत्कथं भवेत् ॥ १३३ ॥
This is established by rule, with the knowledge of all. This straight path is close, how can there be a difference? 133
Meaning - And because this principle of Nirvana is established by rule, with the knowledge of all. And this path, which is close to Nirvana, is straight and simple, how can there be a difference?
Commentary - And this principle of Nirvana, which is established by rule, with the knowledge of all, is close to Nirvana. This path, which is straight and simple, with the knowledge of all, how can there be a difference? There is no difference.