Jain Digest 2005 01

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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Identification of Dharma...
They are neither our friends nor our well-wishers, but they (continued from page 20)
are foes and enemies.
Similarly, the word "Samyak" is also misinterpreted as Now we have to evaluate other Dharmas' definitions and "RIGHT." Right too has various meanings, according to make analysis of the word "Religion." Does it convey any Sanskrit v/s English Dictionary. However "Samyak" means comfortable and perfect meaning like what I described above? superlative degree of PURE that is PUREST. And therefore In my opinion the word "Religion" does not convey any we should mention, Right Knowledge, Right faith and Right convincing meaning with reference to definition and Conduct as Samyak Gyan, Samyak Shraddha and Samyak characteristics narrated here.
Charitra or keep PUREST as prefix instead of RIGHT. Now Now let us look for Karma in brief:
why Purest and not Right? Because purest level of Gyan,
Shraddha or Darshan and Charitra only can purify our soul Karma too has various definitions like Dharma. Normally
at the highest level of Gyan, Shraddha or Darshan and we hold and maintain older relationships, stronger ties of
Charitra. affinity but the enemy of the soul, Karma, does not show any affinity to soul. Karma means:
Hence, I conclude that some of the meanings expressed
in the Dictionary and their use in our daily practices to Aim
describe the meaning, do not convey the Perfect, Purest, Purpose
Convincing and Effective meaning of our aphorisms Actions
declared in our holy books and scriptures. Performances Ø Activities
Chandraprakash Shah, And so on. An aphorism that is declared in Holy Scriptures
49, HighField Avenue, for the correct and perfect meaning of Karma is: "Pavanam, Golders Green, London Kammanam, Nigdhayanaththai, Chhinai Ashuam Kamman,
NW11 9EU. Tele. No. 020 8632 0544 (R) etc. We shall deal with this formula for Karma as it transpires perfect meaning of Karma. A tale of Dhanpal and Thanthanpal is very much interesting to assign proper name to any action. It is very significant to define Karma. "Kriya" (Acting) originates Karma (Action etc.) and this is produced by the operation effected by the soul and therefore it is worth to name as Karma.
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