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AND after leaving this mortal body, he goes straight to the SiddhaShila ( the abode of the liberated souls ) and obtains perfect and final emancipation
(4) SELECTION FROM OTHER SACRED BOOKS
That with the help of which we can know the truth, control the restless mind and purify the soul is called knowledge in the Jain doctrine. (from Acharya Tulsi's Bhagavan Mahavira; originally from Mulachara, 5/70)
One who remains equanimous in the midst of pleasures and pains is a true sramana- being in the state of pure consciousness (from Pravachansara, 1/14)
How can they kill innocent animals with sharp tools whilst they themselves can not bear the pain of even a pointed grass-blade? (Yoga-Shastra of Hemchandracharya)
Religion is a brother for the brotherless person, a friend for the friendless, a protector of the vulnerable, ensuring the welfare of all people. (Yoga-Shastra)
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