Jain Journal 1973 01

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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JANUARY, 1973
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captive by the karmic forces till final liberation is attained. From the realistic or ‘Niscaya' point of view the soul is always pure and free from
. Truth comprises both the view-points. The aspirant should ascertain the point that his soul is in no way inferior to the soul of Paramātman, but he ought to bear in mind also his present condition of karmic contamination. One who forgets this practical aspect and wrongly thinks himself free and liberated meets the tragic fate of a sick and foolish person who goes against medical guidance mistaking himself as quite hale and hearty.
The wise persons should concentrate their attention upon the valuable sermon -of saint Kundakunda to get rid of the karmic thraldom and attain everlasting Bliss and Immortality : “The Jīva with attachment gets himself bound by karmas but one adorned with detachment becomes free from the bondage of karmas. This is the message of Lord Jina—the Victor. Therefore, do not evince attachment for karmas.” We should never lie prostrate before the forces of evil and temptations. We should remember the memorable words of Washington : "Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above it.” Every soul should resolve to get rid of karmic shackles and attain the goal of liberation and immortality,
We should not forget that this body is in reality a prison-house for the embodied soul. The awakened man should try to destroy the karmas by the fire of Supreme Concentration to attain Godhood and become Paramātman. The aspirant for Nirvāņa should meditate upon this central truth : “My Self is ever one, eternal, pure, and all-knowing in its essence ; the rest are all outside me, non-eternal and the consequences of my past karmas."