Introduction to Jaina Sadhna

Author(s): Sagarmal Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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ssing and agressive. Righteousness depends on purity of motive or intention and not on external consequences (Vol. I, p. 264). Being an integral philosophy, Jainism does give due consideration to the consequences of an action. From the practical view point, it should be born in mind that the external aspect of morality should not be neglected. It adds due importance to the practical and social aspect of morality. According to the Jaina philosophers the purity or righteousness of thought should be followed by right action. They do not believe in the dualism of thought and action. For them a right action is the proof of mental purity. That is why they have prescribed a code of conduct for house-holders as well as for the monks.