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28 / Lord Mahavira
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The Essence of Righteousness
Do not believe that the universe and non-universe do not exit but believe that they do exits. Do not believe that souls and non-souls do not exits, but believe that they do exits. Do not believe that medium of motion (Dharma) and medium of rest (Adharma) do not exist, but believe that they do exist. Do not believe that there are no bondage and liberation, but believe that they do exist. Do not believe that there are no inflow of karma and stoppage of karma but believe that they do exist. Do not believe that the experiencing of the effect of karma and their annihilation do not exist, but believe that they do exist. Do not believe that there is no attachment and aversion, but believe that they do exist. Do not believe that the four-fold existence of birth does not exist, but believe that it does exist. Do not believe that neither there is liberation nor nonliberation, but believe that they do exist. Do not believe that there is no abode of liberated souls, but believe that it does exist. Some house-holders are superior to certain monks (who falter) in self-control, but the self restrained monks are superior to all house holders.
