Vajrakavach

Author(s): Dharnendrasagar
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Prakashan Mandir

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One should avoid evil thoughts and adopt pure thoughts. This is necessary for good conduct. One should understand birth and death and remain firm on true conduct. Conduct means returning to the pristine purity of our soul. If character is lost, everything is lost. Purity of mind, body and speech is essential for a good character. Self discipline is a must. Thus, what the scripture says, is true that real salvation comes by virtue of the perfect faith perfect knowledge and perfect conduct.
The Four Goals of Life
Indian philosophies prescribe final release as the paramount goal of life. It is not a system of though but a system of life, a way of life. It presents a unique angle of looking at the world and our life. And life's aim is to attain release. Hence among the four goals of life, viz. righteousness, well being, desire and salvation. Salvation is the chief goal of life and Yoga is the means of release.
It is necessary to state that righteousness, the first goal, is a useful means of salvation. Every creature has at least one or the other goal which it follows in its life. Activity, for instance, makes every life; for no achievement is possible if you don't move. Thus the four goals activates us.
Every endeavor has five bases: Arising, action co-ordination of body, energy and patience or
prowess.
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