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It is worthy of note that Jain literature is replete with the ideas which elevate the soul and help it raise itself from manhood to Godhood. It is due to the study of Jain books that India got a great man of peace, Mahatma Gandhi whom the world remembers as the father of Indian nation. Jainism points out that our present day troubles are the consequences of Himasa-violence and unbridled acquisitive temperament. We should try our best to get rid of these evils.
Tirthankara Mahavira ordains us to utilise the two oars of Ahimsa and Aparigrha-non-violence and possession-lessness to protect our boat of life from sinking in the deep sea of Transmigration and lead it to the harbour of immortality and everlasting bliss.
The words of Saint Samantbhadra are very significant, elevating and illuminating: "One who desires to achieve spiritual peace, should eradicate the blemishes that deprave the soul "स्वदोष - शान्त्या विहितात्मaufa:” (Brigade). Verily, Self-absorption and virtuous life lead to transcendental bliss and perennial peace. This the central teaching of Tirthankara Mahavira. It is the real path of everlasting peace and Nirvana.
