ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 01

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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SCHOOL
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SELF STUDY IS THE SUPREME AUSTERITY
स्वाध्याय परम तप
AN STUDIES
mental attitude is inclined towards wicked and irreligious ones. Bhakti is every where necessary in religious activities. In order to realize Atmatattva and Paratattva, study is a sure remedy. Attachment is bondage and non-attachment is liberation. The three jewels stand for Gana and Gaccha, the various virtues mean Sangha, and Samaya is the pure Soul. The great monk should not be attached to gana etc., but he should cultivate three jewels with its attendant virtues, so that he will soon attain liberation.
This is the brief introduction to contribution of Kundakunda and his works to the development of Jainism in general and southern India in particular.
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