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and liberated and when will it attain the everlasting state of endless bliss on the golden heights of Siddhashila ?
11. Dharmaswakyatabhavana (contemplation of Dharma). The Jineshwar Bhagwans have expounded the Dharma for the spiritual welfare of all the jivas in the world. This is an incomparable benefaction that they have bestowed upon us. Those jivas that imbibe this Dharma can easily cross the dreadful ocean of samsar. You also seek the refuge of this Dharma.
12. Bhodhidurlabh Bhavana (the contemplation relating to the difficulty of attaining the sublime faith). - "I have attained the state of human life. I am born in this karmabhoomi (the land of noble duties). I am born in this holy land. I am born in an illustrious family. I am in the enjoyment of perfect health. My senses are perfect and agile. I have attained the opportunity of listening to a sublime Dharma, yet it is difficult to develop firm faith, in the words of the Supreme One.” The soul that develops this faith is truly blessed.
These are the twelve contemplations. Of these Anitya, Asharan, Ekatva, Anyatva, Samsar and Ashuchi are of special importance. These contemplations render the heart noble, detached, uninvolved and free from passions and desires. It is only in such a heart that the sublime flowers of amity, compassion, love and neutrality can bloom. Man becomes profoundly suffused with the fragrance and the sublimity of these emotions. If you want to attain spiritual progress you must enshrine these four lofty emotions in your heart and they carry on your spiritual austerities. .
The real form and nature of Dharma has been thus revealed. Such is Dharma. Such Dharma can make your life blessed; can chasten, ennoble, elevate, brighten and enlighten your soul. Today, we are completing our consideration of the great bhavanas. Next we shall consider the various forms of Dharma. Dharma has many forms. You have to give importance to these various forms of Dharma and proceed on the path of spiritual purification and ethical elevation.
This is enough for to-day.
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