Book Title: Equanimity Philosophy and Practice
Author(s): Nanesh Acharya
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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________________ When the worldly life will be based on the substratum of such equanimity then from this life the conduct of the aspirants entering into the fold of saints will enshrine effectively all around due to its superiority. Heroes of action are also heroes of righteousness (Dharma) i. e. those who exhibit heroism in the performance of virtuous deeds, they do also manifest their extraordinary valour in the religious fields. A temporal life brought up and nourished in the equanimous atmosphere shall also be able to develop such ideal equanimity in the spiritual field that conjoins a soul to the Supreme Divinity. First Ladder of The Philosophy of Principles : From the discussion of this principle of individual equality to the Human equality as demonstrated by the Doctrine of Equanimity, it will be clear in which direction we have to proceed An elucidation related to this doctrine on the first ladder, signifies the truth that whatever we have to do-first of all we must understand its goal under the direction of the enlightened souls. and after assimilating it in our mind, adopt it as the subject of our contemplation. In the philosophy of life which is the second stage we shall discuss about the direction in which the light gained by knowledge of equanimity is to be used for conduot. In the triple current of knowledge, contemplation and performance, truth should never be lost sight of and in all the touch-stones of truth the current touch-stone of self should always be kept vitalized. While considering every aspect of the principle of self experience be kept Jain Education International 80 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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