Essence of Jainism Part 02

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

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(10) Hearing religious sermon with courtesy. (11) Putting the above precepts into practice according to
one's ability (12) To be patient by nature. (13) Thinks about the consequences of one's actions before
hand. (14) Remains ever conscious about death as a reality. (15) Considers the happiness in the next world more important
than the insignificant happiness of this world. (16) Reflecting on religious discoures. (17) Discharging one's duties towards gurus. (18) Meditating upon scor and alcor and Siddhachakra. (19) Mentally perceiving the form of the above. (20) To repeat it often. (21) Following the path of knowledge. (22) Abandoning those acts which would hinder meditation. (23) Installing the Idol of God. (24) Getting written the manuscripts of Agamas (Scriptures). (25) Doing the jap of Navkar Mantra. (26) Accepting refuge of Four (Arihant, Siddha, Sadhu and the
religion preached by the Omniscient). (27) Censuring one's own wicked actions. (28) Being glad about one's own good actions. (29) Worshipping the presiding dlities of the mantras. (30) Cultivating generous nature. (31) Being good in conduct. (32) Follows the conduct of noble persons. SINCERITY OF CONDUCT (Vyavahar Shuddhi) IS AT THE ROOT OF RELIGION:
(Honesty is the best policy) The transactions of money and things etc. are called dealings (Vyavahar). Honesty in such dealings must be observed even before one learns to be religious. However, religious persons are explcted to be more particular about it. The behaviour and the manners of Jains
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