Introduction to Jainism

Author(s): A B Latthe
Publisher: Natha Rangaji

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Jainism.
the tous must be unaffected by these darts.
Such a man has to observe the last SalleSallekhena khana at the time of dying. He or pearciul should give up all love for his wife,
derth children and friends and hatred towards his enemies. Pardon should be sought from all and extended to all. The idea of houses etc being one's own should be thrown aside The dues should be paid up. The remaining estate should be given to children, wife, servants and in charities. The actions of the closing life should be reviewed. Evils should be repented. There should be no pain, no fear, no anxiety; but attention should be fixed on scriptures being read at the time. Food should be diminished gradually until it should be substituted for Kanji and further for water merely. Lastly strict fasting should be kept. The five salutations namely to the Arhats, the Sidhas, the Acharyas, the Upadhyayas and the Sages should be recited till the soul calmly leaves the body. This Vow is to be