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(10) Thinking of the five real substances in the universe, that they were not created, but are permanent; and what they are. Also reflecting on the fundamental truths of the relation between soul and matter (loka).
(11) Thinking how difficult it is to get or acquire right knowledge, right convictions, and right conduct, so that these may remain permanent (bodhidurlabhatva),
(12) That these three qualities--right knowledge, belief, and conduct--are the source of happiness (dharmasvakhyatanuchintana).
The following is a list of twenty-one qualities, a majority of which must, according to Jainism, be possessed before a person is ready to undertake the higher religious life: -
(1) He must be earnest, powerful enough to do good to others and to himself, a careful observer, and one who puts mature consideration into his actions. One who is superficial, cannot lead the higher religious life (akshudra).
(2) He must be of sound body, his hearing, sight, and other senses must be good, and he must be strong (rupavan).
(3) Pleasing by nature; by his very appearance trusted; not sinful by habits that have become second nature; very easily served (prakriti soma).
(4) Popular; charitable; well-behaved; of good moral character (lokapriya).
(5) Not cruel (akrura). (6) Cautious.
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