Essence of Jainism Part 01

Author(s): Kushalchandravijay
Publisher: 108 jain Tirth Darshan Trust

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SHRI VNEMI-VIGNAN KASTURSURI SMRUTI SERIES
PART. I
HOUSE HOLDER'S SIX DUTIES
Right conduct is foremost in religion : If scriptural knowledge is not gained, it will not matter provided right conduct is accorded first place in our life. It is significant to note that in sacared Agamas Acharang rank first.
To Aimutta-a child Muni, liberation came while reciting Iriavahi in self remorse, while observing Five Samitis (carefulness) and Three Guptis (ways of controlling).
Valkal Chiri Muni remembered his previous birth and while attentively observing (Padilehan) the gourd bowl attained liberation.
When one lives a life of pure character, others observe and draw inspiration
Mastush Muni was so ignorant that he could not correctly pronounce the word 'ma rush' and 'va tush', yet by uttering them in corrupt form 'mastush' with true faith, he was able to destroy his Antraya (obstructing) Karmas and acquired Keval Gyan-Supreme Knowledge and was liberated.
Translate into action a little of what you have read (in holy books) is the moral.
The importance of the Rules, Vows and Checks : If there were no controls over men, animals, birds, machines, earth, water, fire, wind and vegetation, they cause harm; but if are properly controlled, they bring in desired results, though, the material things remain the same. Likewise we posses five senses-mind, speech and body which if not controlled properely, we accumulate bad karmas, which lead to our downfall, but if there is a proper control over them, through their functions we accumulate good karmas and rise in sprituality.
Read, Think and Put into Practice : We see controls or checks exercised every where in this world for the common good. Hence let us learn and control our own lives for our own good.