$JES 203 First Step of Jainism Level 2 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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If for whatever reason we cannot forget and forgive, both sides lose out. However, our ego prevents us from seeing and doing something about it.
When we forgive we become one with the light of our soul. Without forgiveness we are like a lamp whose inner flame cannot penetrate the fine particles of soot that smear the outer chimney. When we wash away the subtle grains of anger, resentment and hatred with forgiveness; then the radiant soul within shines forth its rays of joy and peace.
- Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu
"Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins, First forgive from your heart those who have
sinned against you" -Ravindranath Tagore
PARYUSHAN/DASH LAKSHANA
HURTING
When people say the things they say, Is it just to be so mean? Don't they know they are hurting themselves,
In a way that can't be seen? When people get hurt,
They shatter inside like an exploding piece of glass.
They try to deny and try to forget, But the memories just keep coming back. Is this real,
Or won't they heal,
From this hurting incident?
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