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for it without creating any objection, jealousy or conflict.
The path to become the Parmatma is very clear. It is such a large pathway that all the small paths get contained in it. End in it. It is infinite and the travel along it is also infinite. Is this perspective one of despair? Never. How can we accept this as one? It is a very very optimistic viewpoint.
Acharya Umasvati was the author of Tatvartha sutra, and a well-known writer and preacher. A disciple came to him and said, “Sir what is the truth in this world that is not bound but is freely accessible to all?" He replied, “Happiness.” The disciple asked, “What kind of happiness?” The Acharya replied, “The happiness of moksha or liberation.” Asked the disciple, "Sir, how can this happiness be attained?” The Acharya said, “The single solution to that is to follow right thinking (samyakdarshan), right knowledge (samyakgyan) and right conduct (samyak charitra)."
This solution does not endanger anybody. This great bliss does not endanger anybody. This infinite happiness, this unfettered bliss, this path to peace can never be called the path of despair. This is a path
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