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(rites) in the form of Anuvratas (small vows) and Mahuratas (great vows) as described by them; but firstly the nature of the vows, etc. is described by them contrarily; this has been discussed earlier in the elucidation of the preceptor's characteristics. Secondly a Dravya-lingimuni even after observing the Mahavratas (great vows) is not found to be possessing the Samyak-charitra whereas according to their belief, the householders, etc. are said to have attained the right conduct even without accepting the Mahavratas etc.
This is therefore, not the characteristic mark, the true nature is different, same will be described later on.
Here they say. “The aforesaid faith, etc. qualities have not evolved internally in Dravyalingi-muni, those are observed externally only; therefore, the right belief, etc. are not found?"
Answer: If these (faith, etc. qualities) are not evolved internally and are being observed only externally, then this means that he observes them deceitfully. But, if he is engrossed in deceit, how can he then go up to the Graiveyaka heaven? Rather he ought to go in hells, etc.? The bondage of karmas is the result of internal thoughts and dispositions, therefore, obtaining birth in Graiveyakas heaven is not possible without evolving internal thoughts and belief according to Jaina religion.
Further, they (the Shwetamberas) believe that the bondage of karmas resulting in heavenly life occurs due to the auspicious thoughts and dispositions in the form of observing vows, etc and the same cause is believed to be the liberation-path by them; but this is false because they believe the same cause to be instrumental for both bondage and liberation.
And in the conventional religion-path, many contrary practices are described. They say there is no sin in killing the calumniator, but the calumniators belonging to other (non-Jaina) faith were found in the time of Tirthankaras too; the Lord Indra, etc. did not kill the calumniators. And they adore the Jina's Idols by putting ornaments, etc; but the idol of Jina is installed for inculcating the passionlessness; but by adoring with ornaments finery, etc., the Jina's idol too become similar to the idols of other (non-Jaina) faiths. Likewise, many con
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