Essence of Jainism Part 02

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

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Sutra' that there are six types of men known by their deeds and attitude towards life. (1) Adhama-adham : Such a person does such evil deeds
(wicked amongst which cause him miseries in his present the wicked)
as well as future life to come. (2) Adham (wicked) : Such a person tries to get happiness in
his present life only, eat, drink and be
marry, is his motto. (3) Vimadhayam : Such a person tries to get happiness in (Normal)
the present as well as future life to come. (4) Madhyam
He tries to achieve happiness for the (Normal)
next world only. (5) Uttam (Best) : He destroys the karmas that yield
unhappiness or misery in order of get
liberation. ) Uttamottam
He is born in the best religion. He fulfills (The best amongst himself by realising the Truth. He the best)
preaches religion to others. He is the
Tirthankara. Our aim should be to be foremost amongst the best. For it, purity of heart is the first step. To be pure in heart, we should being with purity in thoughts, developing a new outlook on life. To be right in conduct is the next step to develop the qualities of heart. Attainment of one good quality will lead to acquisition of many others. Conscious efforts is required to set in motion the process of change of heart. If religious percepts, which guide us on this path are followed, there will be a fragrance in life as the purpose of life shall be not self enjoyment, but to be free from karmas and to attain the highest bliss (Param Pada) at last.
The Tirthankars-the Vitragas-the dispassionate ones-alone are Perfect. They possess all virtues and are beyond any blemish. Rests like us are imperfect. They have some virtues and some defects too. • If we want to cultivate virtues, we should have an eye for appreciating virtues in others. This will increase virtues in us as we try to emulate them. Noticing only defects in ohters will decrease whatever virtues we may possess. As you contemhlate deep within your heart, so you become yourself without fail.
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