Book Title: Gyansara
Author(s): Yashovijay Upadhyay, Girishkumar P Shah Pandit
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Vikas Mandal

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________________ Šāstram 135 24 शास्त्रम् ( Scriptures ) * Central Idea * Ultimately it is the scriptures to which one has to go for guidance. After all, what is de: ( Guruh ) also ? They are the living embodiments of the scriptures. One can get from them what one wants for enlightenment etc. etc. So the scriptures are an ultimate authority for the highest and the lowest. They are everything - the veritable treasure containing tenets, principles, injunctions and instructions bringing peace and prosperity to those who approach them with due regard and obedience. Lososorogooood Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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