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11. “Arihanto mahadevo jaavajjiivam susaahuno guruno.
Jina pannattam tattam ia sammattam maye gahiyam.”(11)
The Arihantas are my gods. The true monks are my preceptors. The teachings of the Jinaas are the true dharma. This is my eternal truth. This is my enlightenment.
12. “Nisaggauvaesaruji, aanaarui suttaviiyaruimeva.
Abhigama-vitthhaararuii, kiriyaa-samkheva-dhammaruii."(12)
One who has enlightened perception has ten spiritual desires 1. Nisarga ruchi {natural, effortless, spontaneous faith 2. Upadesha ruchi (faith in sermons 3. Aagynaa ruchi (faith in accepting what is said by the supremely detached Jinaas 4. Suutra ruchi (faith which arises through deep and sincere study of the scriptures} 5. Biija ruchi {an all-encompassing faith that arises out deep study and internalisation of one word
or one letter of the scriptures as taught by the Jinaas 6. Abhigama ruchi (faith which arises after understanding the essence of the scriptures} 7. Vistaara ruchi {faith which arises after exhaustively studying and understanding the Jain
scriptures) 8. Kriyaa ruchi faith that arises after practising appropriate conduct as prescribed by the Jinaas 9. Sankshepa ruchi (faith that arises in one who is neutral to all religions but develops deep and
everlasting faith in the Jain religion after internalising one verse or sentence of the Jina's
teachings.} 10. Dharma ruchi (faith that arises in one who has faith in the Jain scriptures and practices conduct
as specified in them
13. "Nissankiya - nikkankhiya - nivyitigancchhaa amuudhaditthiya.
Uuvavuuha -thiriikarane - vacchajala - pabhaavane attha."(13)
Enlightened perception has eight limbs:
1. Nihshankataa {faith in the teachings of the Jinaas} 2. Nishkaanshataa {no desire to gain something by following the teachings of the Jinaas 3. Nirvichikitsaa lack of disgust for Jain ascetics who do not bathe, etc.) 4. Amuudhadrishti (correct understanding in the teachings of the Jinaas 5. Upabrimhana {desire to strengthen the faith 6. Sthiriikarana {help others stabilize their faith 7. Vaatsalya (spontaneous affection for co-religionists 8. Prabhaavanaa (spreading the glory of the Tirthankaras).
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