Mysteries of Life and Eternal Bliss

Author(s): Anantprasad Jain
Publisher: Tirthakar Mahavir Smruti Kendra Samiti Lakhnou UP

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absorbed in any particular object, it is found out that, he does not feel pain of any injury inflicted upon his person. By practice of mental concentration such powers can be acquired. This fact has been propounded in all Indian philosophies, Soul has infinite powers, which can be developed through the help of this body, by practice, endeavour and correct trainig ( correct knowledge ). Self-regulation and self-discipline strengthen a man's faculties, gradually, all round; and so we find the Jain Scriptures, as well as others, teaching the absolute necessity and need of mental concentration and disciplined life and living for the upliftment and betterment of the human lot or humanity.
"What you think so you become.” This maxim is fully correct. Thinking must be without doubts and with self-confidence for quicker and best results. This has been made abundantly clear in Jain teachings. For any body to attain the highest heights it is essential to have the Highest Ideal-before him as the object for attainment, for thought, concentration and practice. The Highest Ideal, can be to become Tirthankara or to attain the Eternal Bliss-inherent in Soul. Bliss and