Jains Through Time

Author(s): Shilapi Sadhvi
Publisher: Veerayatan

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The Jains through Time
The essence of creation is inherent in the act of cessation. Every new creation seeks the dissolution of its predecessor. Think deeply about the fact that as long as a seed has an individual existence, we cannot even begin to
think of a tree existing. As soon as the seed stops being a seed, and totally relinquishes its identity, then only can the tree begin to exist as a new entity. So the dismissal of one opens the door to the creation of the other. Do not
fear this cessation. It is just the process of preparation for the creation of something new, so welcome it. We need to accept this aspect of creation. To establish the existence of self on a permanent basis, that self will have to be
given up totally at least once. You have to have patience if you wish to see the seed turn into a plant. The vigil may be a long one but do not be disheartened. After this process of dispersal, creation is inevitable. They are two
sides of the same coin.
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