Book Title: Samkit Faith Practice Liberation
Author(s): Amit B Bhansali
Publisher: Amit B Bhansali

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________________ This is why it has been said that, "Maatango yamapaalako gunarataidevaadibhih puujitah" ~ Aradhana Katha Kosha, Verse 1.24.31 - Samyagdharshana; (Page 133, Author: Ashokmuni, Publisher: Diwaakarjyoti Karyaalaya, Byaawar (Rajasthan), year 1981) If a man belonging to the most downtrodden caste remains firm in his vows, the very gods shall worship him. All this is a miracle of the divine quality of the soul - samyaktva. Its influence ensured that Yamapaala, was steadfast in following his vows and that demigods who appreciate good qualities rescued him and sang his praises. Samyaktva strengthens the focus of man on the transcendental state of the self. It enables the soul to see its own true nature of being gynaanasvaruupa {embodiment of knowledge and paramaatmaa svaruupa {embodiment of the supreme self}. Contact with samyaktva helps the soul realise that even if it is currently living in a sinful state, it shall one day attain the state of liberation. This realisation helps the person to gradually walk on the path of liberation. Example: King Paradeshi has been described in the Rayapasenia Suutra (one of the 32 canons). It is fascinating how the extremely volatile and violent Paradeshi turned into an extremely calm and gentle person. There was a time when Paradeshi's sword would constantly be busy killing people mercilessly. He killed humans and beasts with such cruelty and gusto that both his arms were always covered in the blood of his victims. Their helpless cries of mercy did not affect him. Pity and compassion did not exist for him. Thus, he had killed innumerable beasts and humans in his life. His entire life changed upon coming into contact with the Jain Muni Keshikumara. In the company of Muni Keshikumara, his life took an amazing U-turn. The cruel and violent King Paradeshi was so becalmed that his entire being was suffused with pity and compassion. His wife Queen Suryakanta poisoned him. Upon discovering this, he remained calm and unruffled. It is impossible to have such deep equanimity, blissfulness and tranquilness in the soul without samyaktva. There were no traces of anger or hatred on his face. He felt no desire for vengeance. Earlier, his soul was shrouded in the darkness of delusion. After having learnt from and understood the true nature of the soul under Muni Keshikumara, King Paradeshi attained samyaktva. Thanks to samyaktva, he could truly experience the qualities of peace, equanimity and joy. This is a miracle of samyaktva alone. Because of samyaktva, a paapaatmaa (sinful soul; deeply entrenched in delusion and artifice could become a dharmaatmaa (soul immersed in religion}. The accomplishment of samyaktva and true realisation completed changed King Paradeshi's sinful and violent life. 251

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