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not allow him to observe the austerity. He felt sad and sincerely repented for that Karma which had become operative in his current life. By properly comprehending the role of Karma he acquired right perception. He regretted those Karmas but he was bearing the consequence of it with equanimity. This helped in wiping out the previously acquired Karmas without incurring new bondage.
the operative Karma and should be used., simply as an instrument for realizing the true nature of soul. It can be an effective instrument only if it is used purposefully. Understanding the true nature of the soul is the essence of religion and it is the only thing worth pursuing in this life. We should never look down upon anyone who cannot observe austerities and penance or one who cannot follow the religious principles as much as others. Rather than putting these people down, one must encourage them to do so with compassion and realize that it is due to the Karmas of that person that they are unable to do so. One must never be proud of the austerities that one is able to perform.
All the monks realized that they were indulging in unnecessary vanity that obstructed right perception. The Acharya also explained that the soul had nothing to do with the state and activities of the body. The body is obtained as a consequence of
STORIES PRECEDING BHAGWAN MAHAVIR
Naming and labelling are
habitual, but that habit can be broken. Naming something as bad, causes an emotional contraction
within you. When you let it be, without naming it, enormous power is
suddenly available to you.
Feeling thy Presence.
feeling thy grace. Feeling thy radiance. You are my source of
faith Estrength. You are my path &
destination. And I am always connected to you.
Nothing of me & everything of you. Lead me higher Lead me deeper Lead me beyond
Lead me to
