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SUTRAS
TEXT OF THE SUTRAS (1)
(24) Sixteen types of actions and attitudes attract karma that manifests the body of a tirthankara (a perfect teacher who teaches from the state of omniscience):
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1 - actively orienting towards growth (samyag darshana) 2-appreciation for the means by which we reach freedom from all karmic limitations and all who strive towards this goal
3- perfect realization of the Five Freedoms
4- ceaseless pursuit of all knowledge that leads to freedom from all karmic limitations
5- constant awareness of the temporary and limiting nature of the material form our consciousness is subjected to during its incarnations
6- charity (dissolving the fear of others and supporting those striving for the ultimate freedom by supplying knowledge and food)
7- overcoming the hardships we may confront while striving for freedom from all karmic limitations
8- protecting others and removing obstacles on their path to freedom from all karmic limitations
9- supporting others on their path to ultimate freedom by paying attention to their special needs (e.g. by preparing especially pure food etc.)
10 - respect and reverence for the omniscient
11- respect and reverence for those who publicly represent and propagate freedom from all karmic limitations
12- respect and reverence for those who teach freedom from all karmic limitations
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13 - respect for the knowledge contained in the scriptures
14 - teaching others how to gain freedom from all karmic limitations
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