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COMPENDIUM OF JAINISM . suit different kinds of people residing in defferent regions and climates.
5) He must have sound knowledge of his own religion as also of other faiths; this would enable him to propound his views with intelligence and clarity even before men learned in different faiths.
6) He must be endowed with the power of eloquence so as to enable him to express himself clearly and with precision. There are chances of his being confronted with arguments by other people and it is necessary to clear their doubts with patience and sound reasons.
7) The seventh quality is possession of a good personality endowed with composure expressing a sense of reverence and calm. He should possess the three qualities like great learning, capacity for arduous penance and ability to head a group of disciples.
8) He must have expert knowledge of all religious lore with ability for convincing exposition. He must be tolerant and must bear out the principles of Anekāntavāda in his conduct; he must have compassion, forbearance and abandonment without attachment towards any worldly object. His external conduct should be exemplary and his activities always directed towards spiritualism and self-realization. He should be the messenger of his religion both by his speech and conduct.
9) His object must always be to protect all beings from harm - so that whatever he says or does will evoke silent obedience by his
disciples and others.
10) He must evoke confidence in others so that every one could feel happy in his company and be inclined to approach him happily when advice is needed. He must speak with restraint and be sweet in his talks. He must have full patience to understand other's questions and answer them with understanding and sympathy.
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