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self-realisation at the age of 17. He did the abridged version of the book in 50 pages Bhavanabodh. It is popularly known for 12 sentiments that require cultivation in minds aspiring liberation. Although his translations & commentaries are innumerable to narrate, yet, it will be in fitness to highlight -
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1. He prepared a complete translation of the Panchastikaya a work of the celebrated Sri. Kundkundacharya, and
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2. His composition of Atmasiddhi Shastra in the form of a poetic dialogue in 142 verses at Nadiad. This undoubtedly, is a masterpiece and genius in philosophical literature.
RELIGIOUS INSIGHT
Shrimad studied many religious books in Sanskrit & Magadhi languages but almost all his writings were in Gujrati. He had a retentive memory & exceptionally sharp in grasping. Thus Vedas & Upanishad, Bible, Zend Avesta & Quran etc. were digested by him completely. All these removed doubts and delusions from his mind & confirmed his faith in the fundamentals of Jainism & its relevance in making conviction or tenets, thoughts & conduct.
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According to Shrimad, Religion is the spiritual quality of life. It does not mean religious differences & setbeliefs. It does not mean cramming or reading of religious texts or believing
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in all what is said as gospel truth. He emphasized Jina is one who conquers himself. He is the Mahavira who has battled with the inner nature & triumphed over it. His three major tenets are:
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Self liberates self.
The enlightened personages have achieved self-realisation. They have laid down six spiritual steps for a soul whose emancipation are either nearby or is desired. They are shown in the diagram given below to make it easy to understand in a lucid manner & adopt.
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Reality is one.
Sadguru is advised & advocated &
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Six Spiritual steps to Soul Liberation
Soul Exists.
Soul is Eternal.
Soul is the doer of its activities.
Soul is the sufferer of its activities.
5. There is liberation.
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There is a path to liberation.
Moksha is the ideal goal of life. It is realised through moral discipline under the enlightened guidance of Sadguru. This, in fact, is the way to true spiritual progress.
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