Jinamanjari 2002 04 No 25

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

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Some of the verses - 8, 9, 12, 13, 16 and 31 speak metaphorically in terms of spiritualism that even at the present, their essence will bring home the real life experiences.
Samadhi Satakha with 105 verses deals about the selfabsorption in the path of purification. The author categorically puts forth the Jaina view that the status of the soul in all bodies are of threefold - the objective (bahirātmaan), the subjective (antarātman) and the supreme (parmatman). Their definitions, attributes and limitations are very well explained. In verse 33, he declares that "he who does not know his eternal self as quite distinct from the body, cannot attain emancipation, liberation, even after performing the severest austerities.” He further affirms that the “soul divinity and its essence comes through the undisturbed mind.” In the final analysis, the author Pujyapāda contends that to reach the summit of human life and thus to attain the highest perfection is to follow the practice of Samadhi Śatakha.
This title is very much a valuable addition to the collection for the reader who is interested in the realm of spiritual thought and practice.
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