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(29) Namaskar (obeisance) done to the Tirthankars eradicate the bonds of karmas of a human being. True Namaskar is so purifying in nature that it leads to true knowledge of highest nature.
(30) bow down in reverence to siddhas who destroyed the mass of sins which were gathered in thousnads of births, by the fire of meditation.
(31) bow down again and again to the Acharyas, who are ever alert to uproot the cycle of births and deaths and who practically embody in themselves, the scriptures in essence by observing Panchacharas (five codes of conduct).
(32) bow down with great reverance to all Upadhyayas (teachers) who are eqipped with the knowledge of all the sacred texts which they teach to their pupils..
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bow down again and again to the Sadhus who destroy their aeons-old bonds of Karmas and who are adored with the great vrata of sheel (celibacy).
(34) I renounce in there ways (by mind, word and body) the sinful activities and internally caused distractions for the rest of my life.
(35) For the remainder of my life, I voluntarily renounce four kinds of food. I renounce even this body as I draw the last breath of my life.
(36) May the censuring of the evil deeds, forgiving or all living beings, cherishing noble sentiments, seeking four refuges, sharanas, namaskar mantra, Jap and renouncing of food for the remainder of my life (Anashan), ensure for me, Samadhi Maran (Death in profound peace).
Song (Sajzaya) For The Last Moments of Life
(Anta Samaya):
Thus thou may reflect let death come closer but undestroyed and beginningless as I am.
I refuse to fear it? Oh, thus thou reflect.
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Infinite as my attributes are let death come, I shall fear if not. A hired room that this body, is why hesitate to leave it? A physical body may be destroyed, but soul loses nothing.
Oh, thus thou reflect.
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