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that which is as it is, is Samyagdarśana. There is no Mithyādarśana in ācārya and they are full of Samyagdarśana. The śrāvaka should also follow eight types of Darshanācāra which are as follows:(1) Niḥśankita : A śrāvaka should believe in the words of the
Jina and śāstra without any doubts. Due to the little capacity of our mind if we are unable to understand the depth of the śāstra, we should
not have doubt on the śāstra. (2) Niḥkāṁkșita : A śrāvaka should not be attracted towards false
Tapa and false dharma and festivals at any time
like animal sacrifices etc. (3) Nirvicikitsa : A śrāvaka should carry out dharma without
entertaining even the slightest doubt in its efficacy. Good deeds will always give good
results without any doubt. (4) Amūdhadęsti: A śrāvaka should not be fooled or stupefied by
false theories, the miracles of false Gods. One must also think thus “What is the use of this
when it does not have the basic Samyagdarśana. (5) Upabṛhana : A śrāvaka should be encouraging the activities
relating to Samyagdrşți like knowledge, tapa
etc. (6) Sthirikaraṇa : A śrāvaka should help those who cannot carry
out spiritual activities on account of their sorrows and destitution. He should Render help
to them with body and mind and funds. (7) Vātsalya : A śrāvaka should have a genuine affection for
the fellow members of one's faith and treating them as one's dearest relatives. Helping the needy like sages, scholars and aged people with affection for their needs like the affection cow has for the calf.
