Book Title: Essence of Jainism
Author(s): Sukhlal Sanghavi
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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________________ 148 Essence of Jainism Temples endow the element that is God in a gross form, The idol installed, its worship, the means that maintain these, the firms that administer, places of pilgrimage etc,, form the costume and ornament of the body that nourishes this spirit of godliness, In a similar madner, house, food, rules of residence and other prescri. ptions etc., constitute the dress and ornamentation of the element known as preceptor. Rules of prescription and prohibition such as those of food, conduct in certain places, general rules of conduct etc., are like clothes and ornaments of the body of the elements known as control. (Darsan ane Cintan, pt. 1, p. 56). Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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