Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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मान
because we feel proud of what we have done even though it was wrong. When we get caught cheating, then we get into big trouble. So instead of cheating, we should be honest.
लोभ
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MANA
[9]
It means the ego. Egoism, pride,
arrogance, self-admiration, and conceit are all synonymous. The ego means thinking too much of the self. Due to the ego, we tend to look down upon others. Ego can be overcome by cultivating a sense of humbleness.
L0BHA
माया
t means greed. When we have enough to meet our needs but we want more for the sake of having it, it is called greed. We should realize that there is no end to our desires. We should not forget that when we do not get what we want, we get angry, we become jealous of someone who may have what we want. To get what we want, we may use all means from buying it to deception, stealing or even killing. Most of the wars between nations are the result of greed of one to take over the other. Therefore, instead of being greedy let us be content and share with others what we have. If everybody does that, then there will be peace and harmony among us.
Sources of Sins - Pap
[8]
MAYA
t means to deceive, cheat, or mislead. Deceit, cunning and Maya are synonymous. When we cheat and succeed in doing so, it leads to ego
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