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In Search of the Ultimate
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24. ATICHAR (The sutra of Atichar mentions excesses or faults committed in our day to day lives. Here I have not listed them all but one should remember that right knowledge, right faith and right conduct are the jewels of Jain philosophy. This sutra helps us to remember errors committed in the course of daily life and remind us that they should be rectified accordingly).
The right knowledge, the right faith, the right conduct, proper observations of austerity and the proper use of one's energy. The above are the five points which lead to good character and behaviour
The right knowledge is obtained by studying at the right time, with a humble attitude, by keeping respect for teachers and elders and by observing Upadhan.
The right faith is obtained by listening with an open mind to the words of wise ones and by not desiring false ideology. Right faith means not criticising others, not being tempted by the thoughts of a miracle and learning all the theories of the nine elements. Appreciating others' virtues, keeping a peaceful mind, respecting fellow humans, and trying to create a proper understanding of Jainism are also means of achieving right faith.
Right faith includes eight points of conduct. Through mind, speech and action and with the five types of control one is able to develop good conduct. ( see page 46)
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