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Some bapevolently-disposed persons, following coupations not involving the destruction of animal life, and working for the alleviation of miseries of their fellow-brethern, are agam born during their next life, as human beings in pious wealthy families desoribed as Sucinan srimatau gehe. garai hai *or in the families of yogis, with better opportunities, for duing good to the suffering humanity.
While only a few fortunate individuals. residing in Aryan countries and hearing the tenets of True Religion, and earnestly endeavouring for the subjugation of Mithyātva feia Wrong Belief and other vices, and for the subsidence of Darsana Mohaniya Karma Taaraat te Right Belief deluding Karmaa karma preventing the acquisition of Right Belief,-acquire Samyag Darsana atar. Right Vision-an inherent crystal-like pure quality of the Soul, resulting in the maxim -
तमेव सचं णिस्सं जे जिणेहिं पवायं Tameva saccam nissankam jam Jinèhim pavaiyam
That alone undoubtedly is the Truth which is proclaimed by the Tirthankaras"-a firm belief in the doctrines and teachings of the Tirthankaras,-and having cut the internal tie of Raga TTT Passion and Dvèşa v Hatred, by renunciation and the practice of various vows, penances, and severe austerities during this life, entitle themselves for the pleasures of Deva Gati Harta Celestial life of long duration in the next life, and in due course of time, for the Eternal Bliss of ATH Mokşa Final Liberation.
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