Book Title: ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02
Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies
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One gets longevity, able-bodied, his health becomes solid, valiant and a thoughtful person. See the importance of celibacy says Bhartrhari,
Vyālo malyaguayate, virharasah piyuşavarşayate | Yasyangeakhilaloka vallabhamatam, śīlamsamunmilitam||
A serpent can turn into a garland, poison may turn into nectar. One who is observing celibacy he enjoys the greatest happiness of life.
Husband and wife they have a very important relation of faith to each other and devotion to each other in their happiness and sorrows. If the sanctity of this relation is violated it is a great sin. A man should regard other women as mother, sister, and daughter according to their age. Similarly a woman should regard other man as father brother on according to their age.
Rāvana the greatest scholar of the world kidnapped Sītā though he had several wives in his harem but only due to being bewitched by her beauty. The result was great battle, killings of several people and destruction of kingdom and a bad name to this day.
Thus the observance of these ten commandments inspire you to take a right path in life and thus become a law abiding good citizen standing for cooperation and fraternity with the whole world.
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