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internal and external. The internal possessiveness is knowledge on Jain Philosophy and Jain literature. of fourteen kinds (1) Wrong belief, (2) Sexual desire Whilst, I believe, Samansuttam is a code that can be for women, (3) Sexual desire for man, (4) Sexual desire explored not just by Jains, but by every human being for both, (5) Laughter, (6) Liking, (7) Disliking, (8) Grief, in this humankind. (9) Fear, (10) Disgust (11) Anger, (12) Pride, (13) Saman Suttam has reached out globally, as a result, Deceit and (14) Greed.
the factual Jain philosophy-philosophy of life, will The external possessions are ten: (1) Fields, (2) influence the mass all around the world, and thus can Houses, (3) Wealth and food-grains, (4) Stock of bring a desirable transformation in the society. household goods. (5) Utensils, (6) Male or female T his text, besides providing knowledge on the Jain slaves (7) Animals, (8) Vehicles, (9) Beddings and (10) Philosophy, it can also be a benchmark to the right Seats.
path of life if practiced proficiently. Jainism is a religion "One who is completely free from all mainly amassed of three 'A's. 'A' for Ahimsa (nonpossessiveness is calm and serene in his mind and injury or non-violence), 'A'for Anekantavada (nonattains the bliss of emancipation which even an absolutism) and 'A' for Aparigraha (nonemperor cannot obtain. The renunciation of attachment possessiveness). When one follows these three is useful for controlling the sense-organs as the driver's principles in their life, and has conquered inner passions hook is useful for controlling an elephant and the ditch like attachment, pride, desire, anger, greed, etc., selffor protecting a town. Certainly, the control of sense- omniscience would not be intricate. I know, It's easier organs is the same thing as freedom from all said than done, but if we take one step towards it, then possession."
gradually we may follow the right path of life. It's the As a virtuous Jain, as a humanbeing of this little details that are vital. Little things make big things humankind, it is our solemn onus to free ourselves of happen. And may be if every member of this society these internal and external possessions. pursues these ethics in their daily life, this world would Bhagwaan Mahavir has said, "Attachment and be a different place to live, may be indescribable - aversion are the root cause of karma, and karma perhaps giving a sense of certitude and bliss! originates from infatuation.Karma is the root cause of Mahatma Gandhi once said, "You must be the birth and death, and these are said to be the source of change you wish to see in the world"!! misery. None can escape the effect of their own past S amanSuttam is a souvenir, which I presume, karma". Hence, if we wish to free our soul from this every Jain family should have as a keepsake in their karmic cycle, we need to put in our substantial efforts library. Reading it continually will surely be the tool to not to append to our past karma.
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Story of 10th and 11th Chakravartis Harishen and Jay
Tenth Chakravarti Harishen was the son of king Mahahari and queen Mahishi from Kampilyapur in Bharatksetra. The queen saw auspicious 14 dreams before his birth so she knew that her son would be born with good fortune. He was given the name 'Harishen' means blessed by Almighty God.
After few years Yuvaraj Harishen saw the Chakra-ratna developed in his armoury with other jewels. He commenced his journey with this Chakra-ratna and won the whole country. Afterwards he was coronated as Chakravarti king in his Kampilyapur kingdom.
He was very virtuous, maintained good relation with all living beings in his realm. He renounced the world and received Kevaljnana. He became Siddha after death.
The story of 11th Chakravarti Jay was the same as other Chakravartis except that he was born at Rajgrihi in the Magadh territory. His father king Vijay always won the battle so the child was given a name Jay'. As usual in his young age he became Yuvaraj. Once Yuvraj Jay saw the Chakra-ratna in his armoury and set out to win all the kingdoms in Bharatksetra. Thus he became a Chakravarti. Later in his old age he renounced the world, received Kevaljnana and became Siddha after death.
The 14 Maharatnas of Chakravarti including Chakra-ratna is very often discussed in scriptures. They are Chakra-ratna, Chhatra-ratna, Mani-ratna, Danda-ratna, Khadag-ratna, Charma-ratna and Kankini-ratna (these all are objects) while other seven are Purohit, Grahapati, horse, elephant, Senapati, Vardhiki and a lady.
Out of twelve Chakravartis, we have seen eleven, other twelfth will be given in next issue.
