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THREE ESSENTIALS FOR SALVATION
utmost sincerity and without causing harm or suffering to all sentient life for the realisation of Moksha.
Dt. 17-12-1979
Firm and deep faith, true knowledge and good character are the three gems of Jainism, as presented by the sacred scripture of Tatvartha Sutra. Intertwined, they are of primary importance among the laws of eternal validity for redemption. Without their aid, an aspirant may not realise the goal of life.
The Acharya pointed out that the ultimate goal could be reached only when the union of the three essentials was made possible by perseverance and personal endeavour. Right faith and right knowledge were like the lame, whose sight was clear but who could not move. A person with right conduct, but no faith or knowledge, was akin to a strong man who could run for miles but being blind could never reach his destination. A proper synthesis of the three would set a man on the road to salvation
Like a powerhouse, right faith provides energy to the soul a force to discover the path to salvation. It provides indefatigable strength to resist obstacles and evil forces. While a faithless man will run away from the battle of life, a person of faith will face them with self-confidence. Abiding faith in self-realisation and the omniscience and compassion of spiritual masters, will remove all impediments.
If you want to become a leader, be Worthy !
Acharya Vikramsurishwarji, in his discourse in Dadawadi Jain Temple, said the second important factor for success in life was knowledge that could discriminate between right and wrong and the permanent and ephemeral.
Cordial prayer before going to bed gives
relax and happy sleep.
It would inspire men to shun desires and strive for human welfare. At the same time it would give scope to cultivate noble conduct, the third requisite for liberation. Right conduct means doing duties with
Courage and Faith are the true Companions of Youth.
