________________
of telling the truth. It is a universal truth that a person devoid of good conduct cannot speak the truth. He does not propound the pure discipline because he hankers after personal admiration, glorification and the likes. If he is empty of the basic virtues, he would decline to explain them. If he is empty of secondary virtues, he would propound them in a perverse way. This empty state or lack of good conduct is the main cause of wrong exposition of the discipline, which results in a mass of excuses advanced in support of the wrong way of living. 2.168 esa vire pasamsie. The courageous observer of the discipline is praiseworthy. Bhâșyam Sutra 168 A person of such courageous attitude is well confirmed in the commandment. He is endowed with the wealth of discipline. He has spiritual plenitude, as he is the practiser of good conduct. Such a person is not tired of preaching the pure path of non-possession whether asked or not. That a person of good conduct can never speak what is untrue is a truism. Owing to his power of the genuine exposition of the discipline, as a courageous person of strong will he finds an honourable place in the heart of the people. 2.16 9 accei loyasamjoyam. He transcends the worldly involvement. Bháșyam Sutra 169 It is only the person of such strong will that can transcend his association with the world.
Here 'world' stands for things like gold, silver and the like or the relations like mother, father, etc., or the possessive instinct. Various types of relationship are determined by these objects. Only the courageous ones can do this. 2.170 esa nãeso pavuccai. He is called the guide. Bhasyam Sutra 170 The person who transcends association with the world is worthy of being called the religious guide. The person who is entangled in wealth or family
68 D
Tout 311 31$ 127
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
