Book Title: Perspectives in Jaina Philosophy and Culture
Author(s): Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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________________ Categories in their composit reckoning These are the Parmeshthis Five Staying steadfast in their goal supreme, I bow to them The fountain-heads of all grace That vanquishes sins, The blessing that surpasses all other blessings In its potential benefaction MANGALAM Bharatiya Jnanpith 18, Institutional area, Lodhi Road, NEW DELHI-3 136, Time fleets, quick passes the day, Pleasures last not till eternity, They come to men to go away, Like birds when fruitless becomes a tree Uttaradhyayana, Chap. XIII 31 Pleasures give but little joy, Suffering intense and very long, Worldly life obstructs liberation, Of evil it is a veritable mine Uttaradhyayana, Chap XIV 13


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