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

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________________ even the heart of that violator of law. Renunciation and asceticism are innate with such divine potency that it raises a man from the status of humanity and leads him near to divinity. Guileless mentality is first essential for the observance of restrictions (limit). rules and abstinence. In such a situation two defects will automatically recede viz. Breach of trust and Suicide. So long as fraud is not forsaken a person for his paltry ends commits breach of trust with anybody. His mind, speech and acts revolve like the wheels of a carriage. Such person can also reach a stage of suicide. By his tendency of fraud, jugglery, duplicity and sanctimony, he not only ruins the the dignity of his soul but also being engulfed in the whirlpool of revenge or self reproach, he some times prepares even to commit suicide. With this view it is essential to be of quileless character intent) for the purpose of accomplishing equanimity. Honest Contemplation towards all round responsibilities and carrying them with best possible capacity : While living in a society a man carries several types of responsibilities which are also multifold. Hence, an honest discussion be undertaken regarding these multifacial responsibilities in the place according to opportunity, capacity, and modes and they should be given effect to with the prefix 'according' (suitable). then an individual will be able to carry out his duties properly towards himself, from family to whole living society and be able to diffuse everywhere the stable sentiment of Equanimity. 106 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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