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seclusion will make no difference. He enjoys quietude in both the states. However, various ways and means preached by scriptures,are not able to develop upaśamabhāva and this is because of the incapability of the aspirant; capability or worthiness can emerge only with intimacy of a pious teacher. :
He further points out that the scriptures of the Jinas (Victors) are nothing but preachings of upaśama i.e. meant for developing upaśama in the aspirants.The preachings are of such persons who themselves acquired upaśama. Upaśama having been realized, the goal ahead is realization of the self. If the aspirant does not utilize the study of the scriptures for realization, his listening, reading and studying have been meaningless and of no use.112 Narrating the significance of upaśama Srimad says,“ Upašama is the source or the root of knowledge”. 113 He has advised the aspirants to have association with pious teachers and study such useful scriptures which would increase his vairāgya bhāva and upaśama. 114 He futher adds that association with a pious teacher will develop contentment, thoughtfulness and such qualities, which help vairāgya and upaśama to grow. "5 Elsewhere the same thing is recorded in different words. He says that he considers the development of vairāgya-bhāva as a very great virtue
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