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riches rise and poverty disappears and atma becomes resplendent in its strength and aura. For these reasons every one must observe and undergo such penances according to his capacity.
People other than Jains spend their holy days in enjoyment and pleasure, entirely forgetting themselves and letting themselves loose without any restraint or control. In contrast to these, the peculiar importance or greatness of the holy days of the Jains lies in this. They teach one self-restraint, austerities, selflessness, magnanimity and controlled conduct of life. Each one of the holy days of the Jains has an unprecedental educative value and. increases one's knowledge.
