Tale of Shree Nabhakraj

Author(s): Merutungacharya, Gunsundarvijay
Publisher: Divya Darshan Trust

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that such and such results of bad karmas can be removed away by the influence or power of God ARIHANT & Preceptor. See the words in Jay-Veeyarãy Sootra (Script) 'Hou mamTuhappabhavao Bhayavam." Let me gain these by your influence.' The reply upon asking for well-being of Muni (Jain sãdhu / monk) is 'Dev-guru pasãy' (with the blessings of the God and Guru) In Stavan (Song/prayer) of God Shree Chintamani Parshwanath - 'Mukhya Hetu Tum Mokshano' '(Main sourse of Liberation is yourself God) All these instances etc. too, put before - give credit to the unimaginable influence of the God & Guru. It is understood easily and naturally that more and higher the respect exists for God and Guru in the heart and mind of a devotee; that much more and higher are the favour and blessings of the God and Guru on such a devotee.
In the script Namotthunam too, The Gandhar Bhagwants describe the Arihant Bhagwant (i.e. the God) as a donor of fearlessness, inner sight, righteous path, shelter, sermons Religion and as a supporter for victory over rag & dwesh(i.e. attachment and hatred), saviour from the Ocean in terms of the worldly affairs, provider of Omniscientness. Oh! consider how they express extraordinary appreciation by addressing the element of God as the CAUSE & BESTOWER OF MOKSHA! The journey on the tough path of Liberation is possible only with the favour and blessings of such worshippable-respectable Rev./great souls The devotees' heart & mind constantly and rightly accept such belief.
More the God,s & Guru's obedience, that much more is the nullifying and cleaning of the (sinful) karmas, and then vices (such as pride etc) cannot get entry.
Appendix (2) THE GLORY OF HEARING OF SHREE SHATRUNJAYA MAHATMYA = IMPORTANCE OF A SACRED BOOK
O soul! what is the cause - idea - motive behind penance, chanting, donation and worthy-deeds? Once you hear the importance of Shree Shatrunjaya ! Why do you wander in all the directions with a desire to gain religion? Go once and touch even
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