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THE WAY OF LIFE
Sukoshal received initiation into Sadhudharma. She did not like it. Yet he received the deeksha. His mother's attachment changed into hatred. She died and became a tigress. She as a tigress killed Sukoshal. But Sukoshal Mahamuni had attained a state of spiritual excellence and equanimity; and after his death he attained Moksha. The attachments of ignorant relatives and friends, do not end easily. Therefore, you should not develop intimacy with ignorant and unenlightened people. You should not love them. The attachment which you develop for ignorant people will bring harm. Aryarakshit knew that the King and the people were not enlightened; and that they could not distinguish between good and evil ways. They were not also tolerant towards other religions. They did not have any regard for Jainism. Sometimes, they also made pernicious attacks on the Gurudev.
DO NOT ALLOW THE JIN SHASAN TO BE DISGRACED
Another important point has been mentioned. “The Jin's Shasan (commands) should not be slighted.” If ignorant people had taken Aryarakshit back home inspite of his having received the Deeksha and if they had acted ignobly towards the Jain Sadhus, the Jin shasan would have been slighted. Such a thing was not desirable; yet, Aryarakshit had not yet received intiation into the Jin shasan; but a proper access he had to it! He had such a regard for the Jin Shasan because he wanted to become a follower of the Jin shasan; and to study the Drishtivad of the religion.
One may suffer a loss, personally; one's samyamdharma also may be affected; but one should not allow the Jin shasan to be slighted. One should not mind losing one's life; but one should not allow the Jin Shasan to be disgraced.
The man who possesses precious virtues, will really become a great man. Only such a man has the ability to adore and pursue the path of Moksha. Aryarakshit possessed many lofty virtues. He adored and worshipped his mother and father. This was a great virtue. There is much to be said on this point.
This is enough for to-day.
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