Essence of Jainism

Author(s): Jyoti Prasad Jain
Publisher: Shuchita Publication Varanasi

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JINA'S TEACHINGS 1. Know thru the Truth : He who abides by the precept of truth, attains the deathless state.
2. Dharma is the most auspicious of auspicious things, and it consists in Ahimsa, selfcontrol and penance (curbing of desires ). Even angels bow to him whose mind remains ever occupied with Dharma,
3. All living beings in this world suffer for their own deeds; no one can escape the good and bad consequences of the deeds committed by himself/herself.
4. Do not, therefore, commit sinful acts, for this life is bound to come to an end. Those who are drenched in lust and engrossed in sensual pleasures blindly will, for want of self-control, be deluded.
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