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but whoever comes before it, it also cleans his reflection and turns it beautiful. This is the ideal state of the similarity (likeness) between a Human being and Divine Soul.
This is the Path of Action :
This ideal Equanimity can be attained only by plodding on the difficult path of active performances (dexterity of actions). This dexterity lies in shattering off the bondages of Karma forces-in cleansing the dirt and keeping off the future bondages and dirt. This cautious attitude and valorous spirit is formed and nourished by devotion to equanimity or composure or temperateness in thinking. When there is equanimity in speech and harmony of actions - then only do the feet of an accomplisher move swiftly and firmly on the Path of Active Performances.
The previously acquired Karmas intervening the Divine form have been perceived in the form of enshrouds. Just as the clouds intervening the Sun-Screen off its luminosity, in the same way these karmas enshroud the unlimated effluence of the soul.
More enshrouding of the karmas then more strong efforts are needed to remove these layers of karmas.
It is the aim of all the philosophies that the soul is to attain the liberation by casting off all the shackles of karma bondage. In other words, by commitment and devotion to the true knowledge, the soul cleanses the blemish painted by attachment and hatred on its consciousness, Jain philosophy laid emphasis on this process of purifica
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