Jain Thoughts And Prayers English Gujarati

Author(s): Kanti V Mardia
Publisher: Yorkshire Jain Foundation

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B. MEDITATION: MAIN CHECK LIST 1. POSITIVE NON-VIOLENCE (AHIMSAA)
Was I non-violent? (towards others and toward myself) in thought? in word? in action?
Did I encourage or appreciate violence in others?
Did I impose my thoughts on another?
Did I use my position to manipulate someone (a position
of strength or a position of weakness)?
Did I speak harshly?
Was I selfish, competitive, insecure, fearful?
Did I put any harmful substance into my body (e.g.junk food, excess sugar)?
Did I expose my mind to violence in the form of movies, TV, books, wrong company?
Meditate on anger, pride, and greed.
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2. TRUTHFULNESS (SATYA)
Was I truthful? (toward others and toward myself) in thought? in word? in action?
Did I encourage or appreciate non-truthfulness in another?
Did I exaggerate or distort facts for personal gain?
Did I use flattery or act pretentiously to get what I desire?
Whatever I speak will be the truth, but I need not reveal all the truth.
Truth must not create violence. Meditate on deceit.
3. NON-STEALING (ASTEYA)
Did I steal or take what was not offered to me? in thought? in word? in action?
Did I encourage or appreciate stealing in others?
Did I accept a bribe?
Meditate on insecurity.
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