Book Title: Concept of Divinity in Jainism
Author(s): P Ajay Kothari
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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________________ xx) It does not expel other's secrets. xxi) It is according to religion and meaning. xxii) Language is not of narrow spectrum but it is of broad spectrum with a broad outlook. xxiii) It is devoid of other's defects and selfpraise. xxiv) Language is such that listeners praise on hearing. Xxv) It is devoid of any grammatical mistakes and is within the laws of grammar obeying them. xxvi) Their preaching is such that it induces enthusiasm in the listener. xxvii) Their language is surprising, new and effective. xxviii) They do not stop in between (words), there is a rhythmic flow of language. xxix) Language is devoid of fear, misunderstanding and all types of falsehood. xxx) The explanations are accurate and effective. xxxi) Their language is of the extra ordinary peculiarity. xxxii) Language is such that it explains all types of colour, shape and size. xxxiii) It is full of bravery. xxxiv) Language is non-irritating and is pleasing. xxxv)Each word and line is full of knowledge and sensible. Whenever the language or word is spoken it must obey these thirty five qualities. 169 D. The Excellences The Thirty Four attributes of Tirthankara described in Samavayanga Sutra are : | 160 THE CONCEPT OF DIVINITY IN JAINISM I Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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