In Search Of Ultimate

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

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In Search of the Ultimate
The cause of misery is ignorance (delusion). Knowing the world one should keep away from all violent acts. One who is aware of perceptions like hearing, tasting, seeing, smelling and touching in a correct way knows true knowledge and true religion, and is truly a learned man.
One who knows the whole world with his power of knowledge is the true sage. This sage, having right perception and conduct, knows the cycle of birth and death. He also knows the link between the desire and the cycle of birth and death. Not minding comfort or discomfort, not wishing to collect any material thing for himself this sage tolerates all hardship without any feeling of bitterness. This type of sage is always awake (alert) and keeps away from conflicts.
O Tolerant One (Brave One)! You will be free from misery in this way.
One who knows other peoples' misery does not pursue worldly pleasures and keeps away from the bondage of sinful acts.
What is real comfort? What is happiness? What is misery? One should take the path of penance and religion leaving all minor gaiety and curiosity and keeping oneself above the feelings of joy and sorrow. (3/3/201)
O Man! You are your friend, why wish for any one else to be friend? (3/3/202)
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O Man! Control yourself and you will be free from misery. (3/3/204)
Only after crossing the ocean of worldly desires and after knowing the true form of right knowledge and right conduct, one obtains eternal happiness. O Man! This is the true religion.
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