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the qualities of permanence (sat), understanding of what is (cit ), and bliss ( ananda ). In other words, we can know what and who we are, and we can take charge of our relationship to the material world. Taking charge of our participation with life makes each person a winner in his or her personal drama. Each person conquers his world as soon as he takes responsibility for what happens to him. Then we no longer blame others for our misfortunes. Instead, we ourselves begin to dissolve the negatives in our life by being aware of each moment.
The Jain art of self mastery is the art of awareness, and awareness frees us to be who we are. As the energy of perfect consciousness, each individual takes charge of his thoughts and emotions and the course of his life. Each individual conquers the enemy of his own negativity. This is the Jain art of self mastery. This is the art of winning !
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