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Third Chapter : VANDAN (Salutation)
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Introduction Vandan is the third essential. In the second essential the pupil recites hymn in appreciation of 24 Tirthankars from the core of his heart. Thereafter he becomes extremely devoted to the successors of Tirthankars and spiritual master who has acquainted him with the nature of omniscient. So, with great humility he salutes the maser. Therefore, after the hymn in appreciation, it is essential to bow to the spiritual master.
Humility is the basic tenet of Jain philosophy Just as the life force of tree lies in its root. similarly the life force of Jain thought lies in humility. A humble soul becomes the master of all the spiritual wealth. Humility is a good virtue. In its absence spirituality cannot be attained Salutation fructifies due to humility. In reply to a query by Gautam about the effect of salutation, Bhagwan Mahavir replied, "Gautam! As a result of salutation in prescribed manner, the living being destroys karmas leading him to low caste. He collects karmas leading to high status (gotra). He is blessed with good fortune. Everyone obeys his command. His virtues go on increasing continuously.
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तृतीय अध्ययन : वन्दन
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Avashyak Sutra OPERATIONS
