ABC of Jainism

Author(s): S L Jain
Publisher: Maitree Samooh

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CHAPTER 11
MY MUSING MERI BHAVANA
My god is one who has conquered all attachments, aversions, passions, anger etc., who knows the entire universe and has preached the path of salvation to the world. We may call him by the name of Buddha, Mahavir, Jin, Hari, Har, Brahma or call him by any other name. I pray that I may continue to be engrossed in reverence of such God who is beyond attachment- aversion, is Omniscient and preaches for the welfare of all other beings. Knowledgeable monks, having no desire to possess mundane pleasures, who keep equanimity towards all and remain busy in the welfare of self and others and perform difficult penance are capable of removing the pain of all souls. I pray to keep the company of monks. May my mind remain always engrossed in their reverence. I should always concentrate for acting according to their conduct. I must not desire to grab other's wealth or possess other women. I should always enjoy the nectar of satisfaction. Such acts should always by my inspiration. I should not feel pride; should not show anger to any one and should not feel jealous with the success or well being of others. My behavior should be simple and true. I should render as much service to others in this life as possible. These are my only wishes. I seek to have friendly feelings towards all in this world. The flow of compassionate spring should always continue in my heart for those who are poor and needy. I should not have feelings of hatred of anguish toward those, who are cruel of uncivilized and are following the wrong path. I seek to have the feeling of equanimity of forgiveness towards them. I pray that this may become my inspiration.
I seek to generate natural affectionate feelings towards virtuous persons. I should feel happy by rendering service to such persons to the extent possible. I should never be ungrateful to those who have helped me. I should not have any feeling of revolt or revenge towards any one. I should always aspire to acquire