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of the soul and absence of saintly contact. There is, however, no medication like that for curing the disease of worldly life. That should be repeatedly borne in mind. That is the supreme essence. Let me always have determination about it, let it illuminate my heart, and let me retreat from the bondage of birth, death etc. Let me retreat, retreat!
"Oh soul! Rest from this worldly life of affliction, think a little, give up indolence and wake up, wake up! Otherwise this human life comparable to an inconceivable jewel will go in vain. Oh soul, now you surely need to resort to the commands of the saint." (505)
Way to eliminate misery - "To stay entirely internal-oriented is the path of saints and that is the way to eliminate all miseries; but very few people can understand it. That can be understood by virtue of much wholesome Karma, by purified intellect, by acute detachment, and by coming in contact with a saint. The lifetime of this human body is the only occasion to understand it. Its duration is uncertain and hence fearful; and still there prevails the indolence. That is sad and amazing. Aum" (816)
"Instead of indulging in fanciful concepts for anyone, better stay totally disassociated. As those people feel convinced of the words of saints, as their blood and bones are hued with their commands, they will certainly gain the well being of soul.... Whoever adopts the words of saints at heart, will attain the truth. There is no doubt about it." (781)
Eternal Order of Saints:- "The innately compassionate Lord Rushabhdev and other Tirthankars have also acted in a way, whereby the worldly soul can gain beneficence even to a certain extent. The saintly Order is invariably imbibed with the compassion that the entire universe may uninterruptedly prevail within the true state, may be tuned to the true nature; it may not prevail in any other state, may not turn to different nature, may not turn towards any affliction; let enlightenment, which leads to true state of soul, be manifested within everyone, let every living being be inclined towards that knowledge. The saintly Order always stays imbibed with such innately compassionate nature." (430)
Wholesome thoughts from Pushpamälä (The Garland of Flowers)
"Moment after moment infinite time has elapsed, but the accomplishment is not at hand.
If you are renounced, look at the worldly life by visualizing the form of a woman without the skin.
I do not mind what religious creed you belong to; what I intend to say is to resort to devotion, religion and the attributes, which can lead to the destruction of worldly defilement.
If you are wealthy, think over the right use of wealth; find out the reason to earn today and let me know.
If you are a sensible child, look towards learning and obedience.
If you are youth, look towards industriousness and celibacy.
If you are old, start the day while keeping the death in view.
If you are mad with authority, remember Napoleon Bonaparte in his both states.
Start the day while keeping in mind that sin arises in every step, the sight is poisonous and death is hanging over the head.
If you have to be involved in wicked activity today, start the day by resorting to alms even if you are a prince.
