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Appendices
generous towards those people who are in need and let us help them. Then comes this very apt remark: the poor oftentimes give spontaneously the little that they have, while the rich give only from their superfluity or even show themselves to be miserly.18 Other articles treat more specifically the dharma as a whole or a particular aspect of the doctrine, for instance:
- The importance, parallel to the study of secular subjects, of the study of the dharma which leads to knowledge and wisdom, and contributes to a joy which is both deep and lasting.19
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The role of the guru, a beautiful and poetic meditation.20
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The twelve sorts of reflection mentioned in the Tattvärtha-sūtra, explained here in an excellent commentary with the help of examples.21
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A synthesis of the various truths concerning the path leading to Liberation. It stresses the absolute necessity of perfect knowledge and imitation of the vitarāgas.22
On the occasion of the 2500th Anniversary of Mahavira's attainment of nirvāṇa, quite a large number of Sadhvis wrote articles. Among many others was one upon Bhagavan Mahavira and ahiṁsā. The article is very well thought out. After a brief reminder of the life of Mahavira, the subject of ahimsa is taken up through the quotation of some passages out of the Agamas and, using a very practical approach, the Sadhvi emphasises respect for others, the consideration
18 Sadhvi Maṇiprabhã; March 1974, pp. 15-16.
19 Sadhvi Manohara; Oct. 1973, pp. 18-21.
20 Sadhvi Sudarśana; Jan. 1974, pp. 27-28.
21 Sadhvi Nirmalakaṁvara; March 1975, pp. 13-19.
22 Sadhvi Maniprabha; Oct. 1973, pp. 15-17; 21.
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