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equivalent of the Sanskrit verses. The author is deeply indebted to his wife, Asha Sharma, for considerable help
in the translation. 3. To properly understand the translation and later on the
overview of themes and comments, the reader should refer to Chapter 3 - Jainism and Jain Goal of life and
Chapter 6 - Philosophy of Six Padas. 4. It is implied here that the true teacher has already
provided answers to the disciple's five questions. 5. Additionally see: Chapter 2 - The Life of Rajchandra. 6. See: Bhaktivedanta, A. C., Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Los
Angles: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 1986 (Chapter 4,
Verse 2). 7. Compare with the "Three Jain Jewels" of Right Belief,
Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. Also see: Chapter
3 - Jainism and Jain Goal of Life. 8. Jaini, Atma-Siddhi of Shrimad Rajchandra, op. cit., 1923. 9. For more details, see: Chapter 3 - Jainism and Jain Goal
of Life. 10. Tirthankars are those who earlier conquered all
attachments and passions and found soul-liberation. These Jinas or tirthankars are omniscience and serve as role models for others for the purpose of soul-liberation. Jina literally means victor of conqueror of attachments and
passions. See: Chapter 3 - Jainism and Jain Goal of Life. 11. The reference here is to all Siddhas who literally shed of
all karmic matter and were free of worldly attachments
and passions. See: Ibid. 12. A living true teacher is prefered and in his absence
scriptures and the path shown by tirthankars and other liberated souls can serve the same purpose. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism are in agreement on this point. The true teacher tradition is particularly emphasized in Sikhism, the Bhakti movement, and the Muslim Sufi tradition. See: Radhakrishnan, S. and C. A. Moore, A Source Book in India Philosophy. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1957; Bhaktivedanta,
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