Book Title: Jaina Mysticism and Other Essays
Author(s): Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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________________ culmination in dhyāna, and they form an essential background for the performance of dhyāna. The practice of the fourfold virtue of maitri (friendship with all creatures), pramoda (appreciation of the merits of others), karunā, (compassion for those who are in trouble) and madhyastha (indifference to those who are irrational), constitute the mental prerequisite conditions of dhyāna In conclusion, we may say that Mahāvīra after self-realisation dedicated himself to the creation of socio-spiritual values. For this he is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of man kind. Jaina Mysticism and other essays 73 Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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