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JAINA GAZETTE. (December 36. O Possessor of Keralagyan (Infinite Knowledge) I do r.0% beg of Thee to give me bread, or clothes, or money but to make me such that I can realise the bright and natural qualities of my Self.
37. Ye learned men! Do not wish to obtain the illusive things of this world: Turn instantly the Jain Dharma and follow faithfully the Sacred footsteps of Our Great Lord Arlat and thus obtain everlasting bliss and power.
38. Unwise men cannot overcome the Karmas whichi cause the souls to be born repeatedly in the four stages of Birth, (Dera-birth, Human-birth, Naraka-birtlı, and birth in heasts, birds, etc.), because of their attachment to worldly things. In order to obtain Eternal Emancipation we should renounce altachment to the world.
39. Mest men think that by following the systems preached by some minor deities, by performing Yogas which involve killing, by drinking fermenting liquors, in short by leading any pleasurable life they choose, they can attain Heavenly Bliss. Alas! Have they not eyes to see that what they do is all sinful and what a waits them is utter woe!
40. Those who desire to become Cirizens of Siddha(the abode of the Perfect) must first become true followers of Lord Jiva over Whom there is a grand triple-umbrella, beautifully invented by Celestial Indras.
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat
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