________________
ctive can be possible only by continuously proceeding in the direction of self-realisation. The progress made in the awakened condition of self experience and intuition, will also influence both the individual and society. Self realised person in a way will be the leader for transforming society. whom common men will follow with confidence. A practicant of Equanimity in order to achieve perfection in the field of self-realisation, shall have to perform regularly some of the contemplative exercises which are like these:1. Self Contemplation for a space of 24 Minutes (Ghari) before Sunrise end Self review in the Evening :
Lord Mahavira had pronounced this immortal gospel "O Gautam : be not negligent for a single Samaya" (moment), Samaya has been reckoned as the minutest unit of time smaller than a minute or second, Samaya is invaluable, time lost never returns. Hence, a self-realised should deem his essential duty to utilize his time in the welfare of the masses
For this reason by way of exercise, he should in the morning before the day dawns, contemplate for at least 24 minutes (a ghari) as to what routine he would fix for the day, which should be consistent with his aim of Equanimity, This time also should be set for contemplation and reflection of serious (deep) matters. This self contemplation will continue to make his self-experience more intense.
Likewise in the evening also, it is essential to set apart some time for introspection for improper acts done, and what proper acts were neglected. A reckoning of this must be made for future alertness. This daily routine will never allow any slackening in the progress of the self
120
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
