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*Adipurana*
The wise sage, or householder teacher, explains the truth, the path to liberation, and the Dharma, which is full of contemplation, to the one who asks. 11. Know that the words of the *Apta* are true and lead to liberation, and that any other words that are not spoken by the *Apta* are merely the dirt of speech. 12. The *Apta* is free from attachment, all-knowing, benevolent, and speaks with appropriate, truthful, and pure words. Those who are not *Apta* but appear to be are called *Apta-abhasa*. 13. Those who follow the path of form, energy, qualities, state, meditation, characteristics, powers, giving, beauty, victory, knowledge, vision, strength, and the nectar of happiness, and who are superior to even the Chakravartin and Indra, are *Apta*. They are all-knowing and the supreme lord of all worlds. 14-15. Therefore, the Jain doctrine, which is spoken by the *Apta*, cannot be refuted, and even those who claim to be all-knowing cannot touch it. 16. It is based on logic and scripture, unparalleled, radiant, profound, concise, and free from doubt. It is known as the word of the self-existent. 17. The scriptures, mantras, and rituals, which are not found in other doctrines, are well-explained in the doctrine of the *Arhant* and are therefore authoritative. 18. My dear child, I will explain these concepts in detail, because when they are approached, the words of other doctrines appear to be false. 19. The Dharma is that which contains the true explanation of the Vedas, Puranas, Smritis, conduct, rituals, mantras, deities, symbols, and purity of food, etc., as explained by the great sages. Any other path is merely an *Apta-abhasa*. 21.