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(19) To whom does this Shastra belong? What kind of person possesses it? It belongs to the one who is devoted to the Shraddha, who is diligent to the best of their ability. Thus, a Shastri Purusha (1) is one who has a deep understanding of the Shastra, (2) is devoted to the Shraddha, (3) is diligent to the best of their ability. In this way, one who has a deep understanding of the Shastra, has a sharp understanding of the principles of this Shastra. Due to their sharp intellect, they have a deep understanding of the subtle and profound secrets of the Shastra. Shastra is the word of the Shastra Purusha, the authoritative person. The Shastra is that which governs the Jiva, giving them instructions regarding actions and their consequences, and through its pure governance, protects the Jiva from the fear of the world. This is the etymological meaning of "Shastra," and such a Shastra can only be the word of the pure, non-attached, omniscient being, and not of anyone else. "Shaananaatraalaraajesh: Raann Nikr | Vachanam Veetaraagasy Tacha Naanyasya Kasyachit //" - Shri Yashovijayji Kaniit Adhyatma Panishad. It is very difficult to cross this ocean of Shastra. Even the greatest minds get tired in it, or get lost and fall into delusion. This ocean of Shastra is the "difficulty of the Jina's teachings." Through the grace and support of the Shri Sadguru, through the Guru's guidance, this difficult Agam becomes easy. "Jina Pravachan Dugamyaata, Thaake Ati Matimaan; Avalamban Shri Sashuru, Sugam Ane Sukh Khaan." - Shrimad Rajchandraji. "Mahamaatibhinishaeshasiddhantapathpaaragai:.। Kriyate Yatra Digmohastatra Ko'nyah Prasarpati / / " - Shri Shubhachandraacharyaji's Shri Gyaanarnava. Even this difficult Agam-Sagar, through the grace of the Shri Sadguru, has been crossed, its profound knowledge has been attained, and the secret of all Shrautas is to know and recognize the pure soul. "Dvaadashaangi 4 Shri Jineshvare Kahi Chhe, Temaan Pan Ek Aatma J Aadey-Grahan Karva Yogya Chhe, Ane Baaki Beeju Badhu Hey-Tyajva Gya Chhe." This is the ultimate essence, the main point. Such knowledge of Bhava-Shruta, "Vatta Ninaitkramen, Shratan Todayanemeant Tasminnupadeyataya Chidaatma, Sheshan Tu Heyatvadhiyaaabhyadhaayi //" - Padhi Panchvinshatika.