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Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra
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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
When a man acquires the right vision and the right light, he develops the right spiritual attitude which will lead him towards his perfection.
The soul need not be always subjected to the effect of karmas ; but in the state of ignorance, the soul gathers karmas. Discard your superstitions and realize your soul,
The expression “Michcbami Dukadam” reveals a man's anguish at his own actions and his heartfelt repentance. But the very people who utter this expression with apparent piety really worship wealth. They want to acquire more and more wealth and their piety at the temple and the upashraya is perfunctory and formal, not genuine and real. As T. S. Eliot says, these are hollow men and their austerities are devoid of significance.
How can people attain the Paramatma when they act thus contrary to the commands of the Paramatma ?
Therefore, 'Oh people!' Use your inteliigence properly. Always act nobly even if you have to die for ii. Benevolence is a great virtue. You must think nobly and act nobly.
Where there is lofty thinking there is lofty conduct. Where there is lofty conduct there is fruitfulness. A noble man will be ready to die for his ideals.
There should be no vacillation in your mind. If your mind is firm your conduct will be right. If you are imperfect you can achieve perfection by studying the Shastras. If you are steeped in darkness the Shastras can give you light. Scriptural discourses can give you proper guidance and with that guidance you can reach your goal.
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