Rajgeeta English Translation and Comentry on Atmasiddhi Shastra

Author(s): Shrimad Rajchandra, Manu Doshi
Publisher: Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

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Characteristics of Sectarians
strictly adhere to them. He would attach more importance to specified clothing and insist that without being attired in a particular way or without holding specified symbols no one can attain liberation. He does not know that Jainism has stipulated 15 categories of Siddhas, inclusive of those in non-Jain traditions. The poor fellow does not realize that liberation consists of getting rid of all sorts of attachment, dress code, classes, prejudices etc. Where is the scope therein for clinging to this or that attire? The sectarian people, however, remain stuck with such superficial considerations!
લહ્યું સ્વરૂપ ન વૃત્તિનું, ગ્રહું વ્રત અભિમાન; | ગ્રહે નહીં પરમાર્થને, લેવા લૌકિક માન.
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Lahyun Swarup Na Vruttinun, Grahyun Vrat Abhimän;
Grahe Nahin Paramärthane, Levä Laukik Män.
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He does not recognize the bent of his tendencies and stays proud of observing restraints; for gaining worldly esteem he stays away from the path of true bliss. (28)
Explanation & Discussion: The main factor that does not allow a sectarian to see the truth is his ego. This stanza explains how ego causes him to stay oblivious of his wrong tendencies. It is necessary that the spiritual aspirant remains aware of his tendencies, which govern his activities. There are mainly two types of tendencies, those leaning towards the soul and those leaning towards the worldly life. The spiritual endeavor consists of overcoming the latter. Observance of restraints and austerities has been specified for that purpose.
One should therefore take cognizance of his wrong
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