Jain Prayers

Author(s): Sima Sheth, Vastupal Parikh, Anne Vallely, Prakash Mody
Publisher: Prakash Mody

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It is easy to attain money,
gold and kingdoms. The one thing that is not easily Available is true knowledge.
Comment:
JLIS To attain the three jewels of right perception, right knowledge, and right conduct is very difficult in this world. Upon understanding the countless different bodies that the soul has been in, one should realize how fortunate he is to have entered the world in human life. Knowing this, one should take full advantage of the capacity, which the human form has, to elevate the Self spiritually by following the true religion through meditation and penance.
As Long as I Live... (Nightly Prayer)
As long as I live,
those who are pure in thought and action
will be my divine models,
those who have overcome their inner
weaknesses will guide my path, those who have renounced the selfish life
will inspire my life, and those who enlighten my mind
will be my teachers.
As long as I live,
the truths, which have been
uttered by the omniscient Lords, I will receive;
and in this way, I will be able to attain right knowledge and my destination of liberation.
Comment: Source:
J.IS Jain Porasi Santhärä
Book of Jain Prayers
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