Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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PPFORE SASUMING DHARI
Clear and fascinating guidance
has been given in the Jain Dharma regarding the way in which an individual should live. Twenty-one fundamental virtues should be there in the character of an individual whether it is for the welfare of an individual life or of family life, or of social life, or of the national life and if life should be ennobled by righteousness. When we read the description of these virtue, we realize that the jain Dharma has made an attempt to reform and ennoble every facet of the life of an individual. Life becomes distorted even if one facet is not properly disciplined and directed. According to the Jain Dharma, only he obtains the qualification of fitness of Dharma who possesses these Twenty-one virtues. One should possess at least one third of them.
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CARDINAL VIRTUES
1. Gambhir : Possessing a magnanimous,
large hearted & dignified individuality
not a low & wavering individuality.
2. Rupavan : One must possess a healthy
body of right proportions with perfectly developed limbs.
3. Saumya Prakriti : Not Possessing a
frowning face but a face that is cheerful and happy.