Prashamrati Verses 40 to 57

SR No.: 269296
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Total Pages: 10
Language: English
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प्रशमरतिप्रकरणम् (sfagaran dara ferrata) (otter 80=46) (FAT:) PRASHAMARATI of SHRI WACHAKA UMASWATI (continued from previous issue - Verses 40 - 57) (to be continued ) A Synopsis. till date : After the Mangalacharan to the Jineshwaras, the author introduces the subject of this book - 7378 - Non - Attachment. The great Wachaka realises the difficulty of explaining this religion of the Omniscient, and in true humility, asks for the indulgence of the kind readers. He points out that this work amounts to gathering together the words of the original Scriptures (Agam) - which have become scarce due to passing on by word of mouth. He also points out that though this topic has been expounded by other greater men, there is nothing lost in pondering over the meaningful preachings again and again. Then tho synonyms of Wairagya (a7793 - non-attachment), Raga ( TTdesire) and Dwesha (29 - aversion ) are given. The chain beginning from wrong faith (192169 ) and ending in Kashayas, ( 919 - i.e. the sins/"great defects" of anger, pride deceit and greed) is then traced. After explaining the consequences of the Kashayas, the author shows their relation to Raga and Dwesha on one hand, and to Mamakara ( #17 - 'Mineness', it is mine ) and Ahamkara ( 31871 - 'I - ness', I am ) on the other. (Contd. on page 10)