Gandhis Teachers Rajchandra Ravjibhai Mehta

Author(s): Satish Sharma
Publisher: Gujarat Vidyapith Ahmedabad

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Gandhi and Rajchandra : Question and Answers
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22. Bhranti is thought guided by the illusionary energy maya. 23. The conceptions of karma, bhranti etc. though somewhat
different in Jainsim, Buddhism, and Hinduism, remain essentially the same. For further information, see the
references in Chapter 2, footnote 20. 24. See: Preface, footnote 4. Also for further information, see
the sources mentioned in Chapter 2, footnote 20. 25. See: Chapter 3, footnote 31. 26. See: Chapter 4, footnote 19 above. 27. Additionally for a perspective on these ideas, see Chapter
3 - Jainism and Jain Goal of Life. 28. Prithvi-kaya-jiva is a living being with earthly body. 29. Eka-indriya is one-sensed being. 30. See: Chapter 3 - Jainism and Jain Goal of Life. 31. Arya dharma refers here to a noble or sublime religion.
Arya means noble or sublime and dharma refers to the
prescribed duties and ways of living. 32. Vedas are the oldest written scriptures in the world and
the basis of Vedic Hinduism. See: Radhakrishnan, S. and C. A. Moore, A Source Book in Indian Philosophy.
Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1957. 33. See: Chapter 3 - Jainism and Jain Goal of Life. 34. The reference here is to "spiritual aspirations." 35. Veda Vyasa was a sage of antiquity, who wrote
Mahabharata epic and several scriptural treatises. 36. Shlokas are poetic verses in Sanskrit. 37. During Vedic times, religious ceremonies often included
animal sacrifices. 38. The reference here is inclusive of the goal of moksha. 39. Bhakti is devotional stance and practice to achieve the
spiritual goal of moksha. For more information, see the
references in Chapter 3, footnote 21. 40. Avatar is direct incarnation of God with all the powers
and propensities. According to the Hindu tradition, Rama and Krishna have been two avtaras worshipped all over
India. 41. This is the trinity aspect in Hinduism. God in His three