Book Title: Awakening
Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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________________ Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra www.kobatirth.org Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir 48 divorce between thought and word; and word and deed. A noble person speaks out what he thinks; and acts according to what he says; but a wicked man does not possess this unity of thought, word and deed. His speech is different from his thought ; his action is different from his words; and he is not trustworthy. The words spoken by men of experience and spiritual excellence brighten our lives ; show new ways to us; and lead us on the right path. Hence every body should spend some time in the company of good men. In the world, the rich man as well as the poor man has to face miseries and misfortunes. One dies of overeating; and the other dies of hunger. But no one can be happy if he does not mix with good men. “ faziu AITOTOT Thinnana Tharuunam An enlightened man swims across the ocean of samsar (the cycle of birth and death) and also helps others to cross it. Besides knowledge, there is the need for right action also. “ yrafat+gi AteT: ” Jnana Kriyabha yum Mokshah The good man flies towards Moksha (deliverance) on the wings of knowledge and action. He does not For Private And Personal Use Only

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