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## Kanta Dristi: The Unparalleled Glory of Dharma, Purity of Right Conduct
(523) Dharma, along with other factors, contributes to the birth and attainment of this inherent Dharma, this Atma Dharma, to the extent that it is a cause. Without the attainment of this inherent Dharma, there is failure. As the great sage Shri Devchandraji has said, "Without Bhava, everything is futile."
This Atma Nirmata (self-purification) form of inherent Dharma has become extremely manifest in this Dristi (perspective), because those who possess this Dristi, the Samyag Dristi Gipurusha (perfect visioned soul), are deeply rooted in their own being, they abandon external influences and embrace their true nature. They are such great souls, embodiments of Dharma.
"Dhammo Mangalamukkitum, Ahimsa Sanjamo Tavo. Seva Vi THsaati, Nar Gha Cha Malo" - Shri Dasha Vaikalik Sutra.
The glory of this inherent Dharma is unparalleled. The glory of Chintamani, Kamakumbha, Kalpavriksha, etc., is insignificant compared to it. When this Dharma manifests in its true form within the soul, all attainments, all accomplishments, all divine powers become its humble servants, standing before it. Yet, this self-absorbed, liberated, glorious soul does not even care about them! It does not even bother to look at them! Truly, even gods bow down to such great souls whose minds are always immersed in Dharma. Because Ahimsa, Samyama, and Tapa are the aspects of Dharma, and these great souls have attained their highest perfection. They do not allow any violence to their true nature through external influences, and they remain constantly in their own being, therefore they are extremely non-violent. They keep their soul restrained in its true form, they do not allow it to wander outside, therefore they are completely restrained. Thus, through non-violence, which is not going outside, and through restraint, which is staying in one's own nature, the powerful Atma Virya (spiritual strength) accumulates, and therefore these Gipurusha (perfect visioned souls) shine with the supreme brilliance of their true nature, they are the epitome of Tapas (austerity). What wonder is there that even gods bow down to such non-violent, restrained, and austere true saints?
* "Dharma: Shri Vasha Mantra Esha Paramo Dharmacha: Kalpadrumo,
Dharma: Kama Gavipsita Pradamani Dharma: Param Daivatam. Dharma: Saukhya Parampara Amrit Nadi Sambhuti Satparvato. Gha Ratavadghata Shivu Chhuawatai" - Shri Padmanadipanchavinshatika.