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may gain right-vision”, he thinks.' Variously, the author proves that, in ultimate analysis, the violence towards the immobile and mobile fine and gross creatures, that takes place during the construction of the Jina temple, amonts to compassion. He emphasises that the Jaina monks must also study the other religious philosophies so that they may effectively refute the arguments of the opponents and establish own view-point in any debate.? In the same vein, he says that while dispensing charity, one must consider the suitability of the receiver and even as a social obligation, he must ensure that no violence towards any form of life takes place while giving charity to the undeserving mendicants that call at his house for alms. He emphatically says that the Jaina monks must not preach digging of wells, staired wells, and ponds; that they must not discourse on the pursuit of trades such as agriculture, cattle raising, operation of charity homes, etc. They must also not explain the provisions of works on statecraft, astrology, metallurgy, archery, etc. Concluding this part, the author says that a compassionate soul is certainly right-visioned."
Āstikyalinga (Firm Belief) : In the 78th to 100th verses of this
Ibid, 55-57. Ibid, 61-64. Ibid, 65-72, 75, 76. Ibid, 77.
