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Appendix 1 : Interpretation of Philosophical Concepts
does not permitían aspirant to accept good things or preachings, because his is a closed mind. This defect can also vanish with the help of association with a sadguru. ..
Last but not the least, is the defect of pride or ego. If it is coupled with attachment, it becomes dangerous. Such defect generates intense passions and karmabandha. The best way to get rid of this defect, according to Srimad, is surrender and devotion to God and sadguru. They help one in becoming aware of one's own defects, small or big, and the floating nature of worldly
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14) Pramāda ( Negligence): This is a typical technical term. It means and includes disrespect for religion, arrogance, lethargy, indulgence in passions, licentiousness, etc.. This defect is great obstruction to progress on path of realization. The enlightened have said that pramāda itself is sin and causes karmabandha. And absence of pramāda is awareness or contemplation upon the soul, or introspection, which is the best path to achieve self-realization. Malāvīra's famous advice to Gautama, “Samayani hi mā pamay de is very very important and useful for an aspirani. Il means. “Do not be negligent or heedless or unaware
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