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of all humanity and is an act of monstrous cruelty.
Jineshwaradevas say "Give up falsehood, falsehood also is a great sin. By uttering falsehood, mouth becomes impure and one ceases to command confidence. Therefore, speak only that which is sweet, wholesome and factual that which is exactly as it is". This is the doctrine of "truthfulness" (Satya).
"Give up stealing, do not cheat any one. Pick pocketing, housebreaking and misappropriating the goods of others are highly sinful acts. To utter or forge 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,
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
