Book Title: Jaina Philosophy
Author(s): Virchand R Gandhi, Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: World Jain Confederation

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________________ - The Jaina Philosophy eye, the voice and the hand, are the great organs through which this magnetism may be sent forth. They all have their laws, and their different aspects. If we are not sending it out in proper form, if we do not keep the positive equalized with the negative, injury will be the result. These laws were understood in ancient times. They were also understood by the great teachers, like Delsarte, for instance, and other persons who studied and went deeply into physical culture. All the rules which are given in his system have something to do with the great forces working in this human body. The great magicians, white and black, understood the laws. The white magician understood it and imparted their knowledge to their disciples after they had passed through rigid and strict ordeals, and then only did they give their secrets to their pupils. The black magicians were at all times busy injuring the world. There are now many secret societies used to develop these powers. All the details of the secret societies are only for the purpose of generating those forces which will send out those teachings to the different parts of the world. The reason why it is practised in unison, is that it becomes more powerful by reason of their concerted effort. That is why the religious exercises are always carried on together; why songs are sung, and services read. It strengthens and impresses the thought with greater vitality on the minds of the congregation. It is a force of such vast possibilities, for good or evil, so subtle and potent a force, it works night and day, without ceasing, and we must know and understand how and why we use it; otherwise if we do things in connection with this force, we will not be able, through our ignorance, to keep from injuring ourselves as well as others. 200 Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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