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FOUR CHEDA SŪTRAS
Whenever any spiritual seeker enters the world of sanctity his imperfect past plays a hindrance in his progress.
Therefore, he progresses spiritually but due to his past karmas, he is bound to slip down. The Cheda Sūtra shows the path of freeing the soul from karmas and become pure.
The Four volumes of Cheda Sutras are a source of inspiration from Lord Mahāvīra for soul purification. The Sūtras have an in-depth description defining how the seekers can rid themselves of vices that hinder their progress in accomplishing their goal of purifying their souls. It indicates that penance and repentance are the two ways in which one can purify one's soul.
These scriptures depict the different rules and regulations that need to be followed by ascetics to protect them from any vices. The scriptures also list the oaths that are to be taken by the followers of Bhagwan Mahāvīra, which help in the instant purification of their souls. They also provide remedies of breaking oaths due to unavoidable circumstances.
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