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The Forty-First Chapter
276. Even though he touches the earth, he is not touched by the faults of the earth. He attains the state of a god through his praiseworthy qualities. ||10||
He does not possess the power of becoming small (Aṇimā), but he possesses the power of becoming large (Mahimā). He does not possess the power of becoming light (Lāghīmā), but he possesses the power of becoming heavy (Garimā). He possesses the qualities of attainment (Prāpti), fulfillment of desires (Prākaṁya), lordship (Īśitva), and control (Vaśitva). ||105||
His glory is increasing due to these qualities. He is becoming like a god and is adorned with a radiant brilliance that transcends the world. This glorious being is worshipped on earth. ||106||
Through righteous conduct, truthfulness, purity, forgiveness, and self-control, he cultivates the praiseworthy qualities of a divine Brahmin within himself. ||107||
If someone who considers himself a Brahmin, driven by the arrogance of his caste, were to say to this divine Brahmin, "Have you attained godhood only today?" ||108||
"Are you not the son of so-and-so? And is your mother not the daughter of so-and-so? Why have you become so arrogant and refuse to honor men like me?" ||109||
"Your caste is the same, your lineage is the same, and you are the same as you were this morning. Yet, you consider yourself a god." ||110||
"Although you are skilled in the duties of gods, guests, ancestors, and fire, you are averse to bowing down to gurus, Brahmins, and gods." ||111||
"What special benefit have you gained by accepting Jain initiation? For you are still a human being, walking on the earth with your feet." ||112||
If someone were to speak to him in this manner, filled with anger, he should respond with words full of wisdom. ||113||
"Listen, O Brahmin, who considers himself a Brahmin. Hear about my divine birth. The Jina is our father, and his knowledge is pure and radiant." ||114||