Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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to others and can ultimately cause discomfort to us. They are:
GOOD & BAD DEEDS
Being cruel or violent to others including humans, animals, birds, bugs, etc
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The following is a list of some activities
that can bring comfort to others and can ultimately provide the same for us. They are:
Showing disrespect to parents, teachers or others Speaking harsh words or planning violence
.
Offering food to the needy (only vegetarian food)
Not following the religious principles in the daily life.
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Offering clothes to the needy
Being angry or greedy Being arrogant Being deceptive.
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Helping the sick
Helping others to acquire knowledge
Someone has rightly said that: Sow a good thought and reap a good action.
Giving charity (be sure that the money is used for a good cause) Helping parents, brothers, sister, grandparents, monks, and religious teachers
Sow a good action and reap a good habit.
Helping animals or organizations that help animals
Sow a good habit and reap a good character.
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Studying religious scriptures and following its precepts in our daily lives
Sow a good character and reap a good destiny.
Good Deeds (Punya)
Worshipping Tirthankars like Lord Mahavir. Here is a list of some of the activities that can cause discomfort
Our life is nothing but full of habits and we are free to cultivate our own good habits.
Philosophy of 3 'F's: Forgive, Forget and
move Forward. It is the only way to be happy.
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