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learning. This practice has its Jain origins especially in Andhra Pradesh.
Through his writings, Kundakunda has made it clear that he had full knowledge of atamatatva or atmavidya - the knowledge of the soul and advocated the path of vitaraga, non-attachment, either for good or bad. One should develop a state of mind through - ‘sravanasakti, strength from austeric practices that lead one to enlightenment.
At a time when Christ had just appeared in the the near-east horizon, Andhra Pradesh had already Kundakunda, the brightest literary luminary. Although he played an active role in transfering the hither to oral teachings, into a well documented Sarasvat movement, he was a flood of, santirasapravaha ‘peace and tranquility as found in some inscription. He demonstrated that the Jain precepts of austeric life, ahimsa, aparigrapha and anekanta have for reaching importance in removing the karmie entanglements of the 'soul' that lead to enlightenment.
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