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wafte zal furazi zigeot alfe forcanafte i देण होहि तित्तो होहिदि तुह उत्तमं सोक्खं ॥
Verse 49
(7-14-206)
(O bhavya - potential aspirant to liberation!) Always adore this knowledge, in this only always remain contented, and fulfilled. You will attain supreme bliss (through knowledge-adoration, knowledge-contentment, and knowledge-fulfillment).
Jain, Vijay K. (2012), "Acharya Kundkund's Samayasara", Vikalp Printers, p. 99-100.
All learned Acāryas lay great emphasis on the importance of acquiring self-knowledge. Following the strict rules of discipline as well as observing the austerities, without the virtue of selfabsorption, are of no avail for the man who wishes to acquire selfknowledge. The aspirant after liberation must discard all thoughtactivities and take shelter in the knowledge of the pure soul with firm and unshakeable conviction. Self-knowledge is the bright fire that burns material karmas to ashes and frees the soul from karmic bondage. Self-knowledge should be the foundation of all practices, rituals and conduct. The path to self-realization unmistakably passes through self-knowledge.
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