In Search Of Ultimate

Author(s): Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: Mahavir Foundation Publication

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In Search of the ultimate
advisable that man should pursue all the necessary deeds to make his life and soul sublime. I say this. (2/1/ 75)
One has been born many times in a upper class family or many times in a lower class family. One should not be unduly proud of or ashamed of these things. Understanding this diversity, one should not boast about or long for such material things. (2/3/84)
One who owns land and property (often) wishes to live long, but has to die. The ignorant man loves and gets attached to colourful clothing, jewellery, diamonds, gold and silver and women. These type of ignorant men lead uncontrolled lives and as they desire more wealth, they will say that penance, self-control and non-violence have no place in life. (2/3/ 87,88,89)
Those who long for true and eternal happiness do not want to lead an uncontrolled life. Knowing the cycle of birth and death they walk the path of right conduct with firmness. (2/3/90)
For death there is no unsuitable time, it will strike at any time.
(2/ 3/91).
Life is dear to everyone. Everyone wants pleasure and happiness. No one wants misery. Because one leads an uncontrolled life one gathers wealth by using whatever method he can and then stays deeply attached to the pleasures derived from the use of this wealth. This does not last forever. After he accumulates a lot of wealth, sometimes his heirs or relatives divide it, those who are penniless steal it from him, the king takes it away or he himself loses it in business or in fire and finally he becomes miserable.
Those who are ignorant and who are attached to worldly pleasures suffer again and again and for them real guidance is necessary. Thus I say. (2/3/101)