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Sayings of Śri Vijayadharma Sūri*
[ 1 ]
Advice given by people whom Passion governs, is always marred by selfish regards. The advice of the Passionless alone can guide thee towards thy very welfare.
[2]
If the quarrels of this world have filled thee with disgust, and the terrors of death with apprehension, beware, O marr! from reposing thyself in the shadow of sensual pleasure! Keep aloof from it! Keep far aloof!
[ 3 ]
Carelessness is a mortal enemy of man: hovering over his head, he lures him away from his duty, to hurl him down from his spiritual heights.
[ 4
The mental peace, which we have acquired by turning away from the world, can so quickly be destroyed by wrath. How unwise
The Sayings have been selected by Revered Muni Vidyāvijaya, from the following of Shri Vijaya Dharma Sûri's works:
Nos. 1 to 22 from Dharma-deśanā.
Nos. 23 to 53 from Dharma-pravacana.
Nos. 54 to 61 from Jaina-Sikṣa-Digdarśana.
Nos. 62 to 72 from Ahimsa-Digdarśana. Nos. 73 to 96 from Brahmacarya-Digdarśana. Nos. 97 to 103 from Atmonnati-Digdarśana.
Nos. 104 to 108 from Puruṣārtha-Digdarśana.
Translated by Dr. Charlotte Krause. Published by Phulchandji Ved, Secretary Shri Yashovijaya Jaina Granthamala, Bhavnagar (Kathiawar), 1930.
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