Sambodhi 2000 Vol 23

Author(s): Jitendra B Shah, N M Kansara
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

Page 81

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He says -
DR. SUNANDA Y. SHASTRI
जीव अजीव स्थिति जोई, टळ्यो ओरतो शंका खोई ||30
Further, the principle of Pudgala is explained. Jiva is bound by Karma, and the Pudgala or body is formed through Karma. Therefore, one should have knowledge of Pudgala.
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बंधयुक्त जीव कर्म सहित, पुद्गलरचना कर्म खचित;
पुद्गलज्ञान प्रथम ले जाण, नरदेहे पछी पामे ध्यान || 31
In the poem ‘सामान्य मनोरथ, (p. 27 ). Srimad shows a simple path to follow the righteous path of Dharma effectively; such as - (1) one should not behold another man's wife and one should not long for another's wealth -
मोहिनी भाव विचार आधिन थई,
ना निरखुं नयने
SAMBODH
परनारी;
पथ्थरतुल्य गणुं परवैभव, निर्मल सात्त्विक लोभ समारी.
(2) One should follow 12 Vratas 32 (पंच अणुव्रत, ३ गुणव्रत, and 4 शिक्षाव्रत ) and reflect on nine fundamental principles taught by Jinas. This simple path will lead to Moksa.
द्वादशव्रत अने दीनता धरी, सात्विक थाऊ स्वरूप विचारी;
ए मुज नेम सदा शुभ क्षेमक, नित्य अखंड रहो भवहारी ॥ ३३
Same thought is reflected in the poem अमूल्य तत्त्वविचार Srimad suggests very simple solution to achieve Dharma and find the ultimate truth, i.e. 'just reflect on' who am I? from where have I come? and this calm reflection only will lead to the Atmajñāna - true realization -