Book Title: Essence Of Jaina Scriptures
Author(s): Jagdish Prasad Jain
Publisher: Kaveri Books

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________________ Gathas given only in Tatparya-vriti of Jayasena 19/1. Souls who believe in the best (pure self] among all things and who is respected by the foremost of Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons), have their miseries brought to nought. 52/2. To him the world, combining (sambandha) the kings of Devas, Asuras and men, pays devoted homage always: and so do I. 68/2. He who has splendour, vision, knowledge, supernatural powers (riddhi), bliss, likewise “sovereignty” [affluence] (aishvarya), and majesty (mahatmya), of the lordship of the three worlds, is Arhat. 68/3. To that perfect [liberated) soul (Siddha), exceeding in goodqualities, who has transcended the dignity of kings of Devas and men and is not tied to rebirth, I again make prostration. 79/2. The purified (self), perfected in austerities and self-restraint, showing the way to heaven and liberation, and extolled by the kings of Devas and Asuras, stands at the summit of the world. 79/3. Men who adore the Deva of Devas, the guru of the three worlds, the foremost among the best of saints, attain never-waning happiness. 82/2. Men pure in conviction, pre-eminent in knowledge and standing firm in (right) conduct complete, deserve respectful adoration (puja), hospitality (sat-kara) and offering (dana); homage to them! 92/2. Whoso at the sight of such a person is pleased and, having risen in welcome, shows Him honour by praise, homage, etc., derives merit therefrom. 92/3. Men or animals, having thereby obtained the Deva or human state (gati), have their wishes always fulfilled in respect of powers (vibhava) [Vibhava= vibhuti (superhuman power)] and sovereignty (affluence] (aishvarya).

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