Book Title: Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 1
Author(s): Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication

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________________ 93 4. O beloved of the gods ! Diligently endeavour for the acquisition of True Religion. Leave off association with wicked friends which is the mother of hundreds of miseries. 5. Accept a vow of abstinence from all sinful acts or abstinence from partial vows, and carefully listen to the preaching of the famous Siddhānta which is capable of destroying Moba (infatuation ) 6. Protect the multitude of living beings like your own self, observe spotless celibacy, be devoted to co-religionists, and refrait from indulgence in sensual pleasures. 7. Have an attitude of neutrality towards a man devoid of virtuous qualities, always - leave off self-egotism, practise a series of virtuous qualities not acquired before, destroy passions. 8. And, carefully maintain contentment, do not ever indulge in the calumný of others, do not be interested in wicked actions. 9. Endeavour to give gifs etc., render service to the preceptor with a very pure intellect, eagerly desire for the wellbeing of others, do not be infatuated, and think about selfrealization, On bearing the religious preaching of the Tīrt hankara Bhagavån, some devout persons with their eyes expanding with great delight, renounced their sons, wives, wealth etc, accepted vows of total abstinence from all sinful deeds; some took vows of practising right belief; some had abstinence of partial vows and many persons had their doubts removed. Prince Acala Kumära and Tripristha Vasudeva tooks vows of adherance to Right Belief. Ac about three hours after Sun-rise, all of them bowed down low before the Tirthankara Bhagavān and they went away to their respective dwellings. Tirthankara Bhagavān Sreyāmsa Näth also went eurewhere. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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