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Path of Purity as per Shvetambara tradition
The Uttaraadhyaana Suutra says,
"Dhammo suddhassa chitthai"
Uttaraadhyayana Suutra, Verse 1.3.12 (Page 77, Author: Lilambai Mahasatiji, Publisher: Gurupraana Foundation, (Parasdham, Ghatakopar) Mumbai, year 2009)
Dharma can only remain in the pure soul.
To keep the soul pure, one's perception needs to be pure. The Uttaraadhyaana Suutra advises how samyaktva may be kept pure.
"Chauvviisatthaenam dansanavisohim janayai"
Uttaraadhyayana Suutra, Verse 2.29.11 (Page 172, Author: Lilambai Mahasatiji, Publisher: Gurupraana Foundation, (Parasdham, Ghatakopar) Mumbai, year 2009)
People can attain purity of perception by worshiping the twenty-four Tirthankaras.
When faith towards the Arihantas becomes strong and pure, the seeker can worship the Jinaas with unparalleled devotion (ananya bhakti bhaava), without any vested interest, only to purify his soul. Such worship is tremendously useful for purifying one's samyaktva.
Path of Purity as per the Digambara tradition
As per the Digambara tradition, many texts state that purity of perception may be attained when the twenty-five philosophical flaws (dosha) are overcome. One should keep one's soul away from the twenty-five defects regarding samyaktva as they corrupt the true nature of the soul.
The twenty-five philosophical flaws are given as under:
1. Deva Muudhataa (folly in recognising the true god)
2. Shaastra Muudhataa (folly in recognising the true scripture}
3. Guru Muudhataa (folly in recognising the true preceptor)
4. Kula Mada (conceit regarding one's family}
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