Philosophy of Soul and Matter

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Clare Rosenfield
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Center

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over everything. He saw the dark and he realized in a flash: “O, is this not my life? I am pulsating with pleasures: How long will this sunset remain ? O, let me be aware before my colors disappear. The painter must paint the scene while the colors are still vivid or the moment is gone. Can I not do something worthwhile with my life before it is too late?"
The king became so deeply aware of his inner consciousness that he put an end to his former selfindulgent. ways and cruel pastime. The sunset inspired him to see the quality of his soul. This transformed his life. In this incident the sunset was his gurii.
Meditation is this: a complete transformation of consciousness, an uncovering of that universal indestructible energy which lies hidden in you. Otherwise you can sit and recite a mantrum to get calm, but it will only be a temporary balm. You will return to the ratrace unchanged.
Rènoving the tenacious layers of the mind and getting in touch with that latent energy in you,