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

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________________ The aachaarya said, “Please do not worry, I shall give you a very short and simple suutra {aphorism} which encompasses the entire scripture. It is – maa rush, maa tush' {no dislikes and no likes.” The poor student could not even remember such a short aphorism! Instead of ‘maa rush maa tush', he recited it as 'maastush'. He had understood its meaning though. And he had complete faith in the teachings of his preceptor. Since his guru had given it to him, he put his heart and soul into reciting it constantly. So much so, that he immersed himself in it. Since he already understood its meaning, the immersion was complete. He internalised the meaning of the original suutra - maa rush maa tush {no dislikes and no likes and became detached. Real power lies not in words but in one's faith in them. And he had not only understood the meaning but had developed deep-rooted faith. He already possessed enlightened perception. Hence, he had absolutely unshakeable faith in his own soul, in his guru and in the efficacy of the teachings of his guru. He knew that his preceptor's teachings would purify his soul completely. His correct understanding of reality, complete faith and devotion and constant meditation upon the meaning led to his self-realisation. Rather than the literal meaning of the suutra, he reflected upon the fact that just as a grain of lentil was different from its husk, his soul was different from its sheath - the body. When one removes the black husk, the white grain of the lentil is seen. Similarly, when the flaws of likes and dislikes/ attachment and aversion/love and hate are removed, the pure unblemished nature of the soul shall emerge. Thus, even though the disciple had not understood the literal meaning of the aphorism, by contemplating upon its inner meaning and by having unshakeable faith in the inner meaning, he removed the cloud of karmas from his soul and attained omniscience. His being a simpleton was not in any way an obstruction to his attaining omniscience! This disciple is known in Jain universal history as 'Maastush Muni'. His life is a shining example of the importance of true faith. - Samyagdharshana; (Page 7, Author: Aachaarya Ramchandrasurisverji Maharaj, Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan Ahmedabad, year V.S. 2036) Jain scriptures give several synonyms for the term “samyakdarshana': 1. samyak darshana 2. samyaktva 3. samyakdrishti/samyak drishti 4. samyakvishvaas/samyak vishvaas 5. samyaknishthaa/samyak nishthaa 6. samyakprateeti/samyak prateeti 7. samyakshraddhaa/samyak shraddhaa 8. samyakruchi/samyak ruchi 9. samyakbhakti/samyak bhakti 10. samyakaasthaa/samyak aasthaa 11. sambodhi 12. sadbodha

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