Book Title: Jainism in Nutshell
Author(s): Kirtivijay, Prasannamukh Surchandra Badami
Publisher: Atma Kamal Labdhisuri Gyanmandir

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________________ 44. 7 hood, mouth becomes impure and one ceases to command confidence. Therefore, speak only that which is sweet, wholesome and factual-that is exactly as it is." This is the doctrine of "truthfulness" (Satya). "Give up stealing, do not cheat any one. Pick pocketting, housebreaking and misappropriating the goods of others are highly sinful acts. To utter or forgè false documents or to give false evidence also is highly sinful. Give up all such immoral acts." "Practise Brahmacharya (Chastity). Brahmacharya is an unfailing instrument for gaining the knowledge of the self. Even Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Devils) become slave of a pure Brahmachari. His utterances never go in vain and he is considered the great, the holy and the best in this world" "Do not be a hoarder beyond reasonable limits. Limit your wants and reduce even the necessities. Do not entertain an attitude of attachment or ownership for anything "A contented man is ever happy." Therefore, to the extent of one's reduction of necessities and limitations of possessions there will exist happiness and peace. To what extent the immense wealth in the present times perpetrates wicked "

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