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Pure Soul and its Infinite Treasure
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4. Integrated Pursuits in Life – Pursuits of Economics cannot be independent of other pursuits in life. Economics has to be guided by higher pursuits in life. The concept of material welfare/well being has to be carried to its logical conclusion or ultimate stage of bliss or Moksha. The human endeavours of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha should be integrated to make the meaningful whole and achieve the ultimate goal of Moksha.
5. Secular Philosophy - Jain Philosophy, like some other religions and philosophies, is considered by many as a set of beliefs. Jain philosophy is, in fact, the most secular philosophy and the concept of pure soul brings about this truth very clearly. Just as human bodies, its constitution and its parts, viz., eyes, nose, etc. are not different across bodies, the pure soul, its constitution, its functioning/engineering is the same for all groups and faiths. The emphasis on this secular aspect is the unique feature of this work.
6. Oneness among Sects - Various Jain sects have differences of opinion regarding the issue of worship, methods of worship, importance of Karma theory, code of conduet of monks and the vows followed by them, etc. But there are no differences about the concept of pure soul or state of Moksha. Hence, it is the objective of this book to highlight this aspect of oneness, so as to reduce or eliminate bitterness among sects.
7. Scientific Aspect - Jainology is not a bundle of faiths/ beliefs but it provides the most scientific explanation of the functioning of the substances in the universe including the soul. The aim of this book is to emphasize this scientific and systematic aspect of pure soul so that this discipline of spiritual investigation gets the status of a science.
