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outlook of Samyaktva for the universe. All vows, austerities, reflections i. e. Vratas, tapas, bhavanas, each of them 12 in number are only the means to develop and attain to this status. The proof of faith is the observance of these vows, practice of these austerities and meditation on these reflections. Somehow bring about this Samyaktva in you. This is what conquering the self or the trasforming of the self which I said in beginning of this paper means. It is the beautiful jewel of wisdom, the achievement of it is the result of a long and patient effort in self-transformation. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience. An individual achieves this in the measure that he understands himself as a thought-evolved being, for such knowledge necessitates the understanding of others. He ceases to fuss, worry & grieve and always remains poised, steadfast and serene. This exquisite poise of character is the last lesson of culture, is the flowering of life, the frontage of the soul.
It is amazing to imagine that such modern concepts are being actually preached by Jainism since thousands of years. There is almost a sense of disbelief that Jainism is one of the most ancient religions. And yet it is so. I shall close this paper with a quotation: "Oh, tempest-tossed souls, wherever you may be, under whatever conditions you may live, know this: in the ocean of life isles of blessedness are smiling and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits your coming. Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought. In the bank of your soul reclines the commanding Master. He does but sleep: wake Him.
