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THE SACRED BOOKS OF THE JAINAS.
stood its meaning and spirit, will be fixed in (the pure real) Substance.
Commentary. Shri Kunda-Kunda Áchárya, the high ascetic, and the great soul of the 1st century B. C. in concluding his wonderful and soul. inspiring book of Samayasára advises the readers to read it carefully, and to understand the true meaning and purport of the description of the essence of soul ; and then realize their own pure soul. They must be steadfastly bent upon self-advancement, and for this purpose, if they are able to adopt the external conduct of a saint, they must truly follow it. The practice of self-absorption will lead to perfection and Liberation. It is the Samayasára which takes one to Samayasára,
Talking about Samayasára, writing about Samayasára, thinking of Samayasára, realization of Samayasára, absorption in Samayasára will lead to becoming Samayasára.
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