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philosophy, art and education at the attainment level, therefore, is doused in blissful experience. They unfold 'the hidden soul of harmony' (John Milton) and path to liberation contained in ratnatraya (Jainism) for attainment of such intuitive awareness and spiritual experience. The ratna-traya (three-jewel)- Right views and faith, Right knowledge and Right conduct the paths to freedom represent philosophy, education and art respectively, is hidden deep in the core of Jainism. It cannot be denied that Jainism has been stộiving for and making efforts sincerely to spiritualize mankind through its outer and inner transformation. For it, man must possess sound body with perfectly purified mind and sensitive heart for others. Such right state of mind and body alone can lead man to perfection, Kevalajñāna the supreme consciousness, the freedom of the head and heart. Such state can only create awareness in man to gain positivity, loving kindness and wisdom that ultimately gives spiritual fred
freedom. Art, Education and Philosophy serve man on the path of spiritual evolution to which Jainism has been contributing constantly and has taken its lavish share in shaping and perfecting mankind.
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Muni, Pub. Agama Prakashana Samiti, Byawar, 1981, 1/99 3. Aupapātika-sūtra, Editor- Yuvācārya Madhukar Muni, Pub.
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