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Samyaktva helps the soul begin perceiving itself
Today, many people have forgotten the true nature of their souls, which is called 'aatmashrii', because they are so entangled in vibhaava {false disposition and parabhaava {foreign disposition. This ignorance causes them grief and pain. Let us understand this with the help of an example:
There was the son of a rich man who had no clue that he was the son of a rich man. He begged for a living and led a wretched life. The moment he learnt that he was heir to great wealth, he laughed at the beggar's life that he had led. He was ashamed of the life that he had led. He ceased living the life of a beggar. Such is the life of a mithyaa drishti person one who has false faith)... The mithyaadrishti is unaware of his 'aatmashrii' (the boundless wealth of his soul made up of its good qualities and hence seeks the most fleeting pleasure from the senses. And considers sensual pleasure to be true pleasure. After attaining samyaktva, one stops seeking sensual pleasure. Thus, knowing the self takes one on the right path. The only requirement is knowledge of the self through samyaktva. He who knows the self through samyaktva can lead a blissful life.
Upadhyaya Yashovijaya wrote that,
"Endrashrii sukhamagnena liilaalagnamivaakhilam. Sacchidaananda puurnena puurnam jagadvekshyate"
Gyaanasaar, Verse 1,(Page 1, Author: Upadhyayaya Yashovijayaji, Publisher: Aaraadhanaa Bhavan Jain Sangh, Mumbai, year V.S. 2030)
‘Aatmashrii' is overflowing with the wealth of good qualities. One should recognise this, contemplate upon the soul, know it thoroughly and never consider oneself to be unfortunate or poor. One who realises this aatmashrii' experiences indescribable knowledge and bliss. Despite living in this mundane world, he lives an incredibly blissful life.
But until the ‘aatmashrii' has been located, experienced and internalised, the living being keeps hankering after sensual pleasure. He beggars himself for sensual delectation. This is because he has no idea of the eternal bliss and eternal power, which reside in his soul. He is unaware of the eternal knowledge and perception, which lie in his soul. All these attributes are the wealth of the soul. They are already present in the soul. They need not be brought from somewhere. Or borrowed from someone. All one needs to do is remove the obstructions that prevent the soul from manifesting its true qualities.
There are many who have completely misunderstood completeness. They think that having wealth, influence, power and prestige is completeness. But these things have nothing to do with the soul. They are connected with materialism and therefore fickle. Money is the most fickle of all. A person may be wealthy today but there is no guarantee that he shall retain his wealth the following day. Similarly, fame, influence, power and prestige are transient. They can disappear without a trace.
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