Book Title: Pearls of Jaina Wisdom
Author(s): Dulichand Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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________________ Learning 9. That speech is right which purifies the conduct and that speech is wrong by which the conduct is defamed. (That is, for the seeker intentions and not words are more important). 11. 10. One should speak after ripe reflection. Just as a blind man needs the help of a guide to show him path, speech also requires the guidance of the intellect. Vya. Bha. 76 273 The purpose of speech is to impart the truth. That speech is fruitless which does not throw light on the truth. Vya. Bhā. 1513 ―――― Daśa. Cũ. 7 12. That speech is proper which is beneficial, moderate, mea sured and affable. Jain Education International Sixty Two Vigilance 1. Carelesssness causes inflow of karma while vigilance averts the same. He who is invigilant is unwise and he who is vigilant is wise. ― - Dasa. Ni. 322 2. A person who is invigilant is faced with fear from all directions while there is no fear for a person who is vigilant. For Private & Personal Use Only Sū. Kr. Sū. 1.8.3 - Acă. Su. 1.3.4.2 www.jainelibrary.org

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