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existence of soul is born and the person becomes atmavadi (believer in soul). A believer in soul also believes in the existence of lok (world or the mundane) therefore he is also a lokvadi. The basis of lok (mundane life) is karma which in turn is based on action. Therefore he is also a karmavadi and kriyavadi. Thus proper practice of ahimsa is possible only on gaining right knowledge of atmavad, lokvad, karmavad, and kriyavad. Therefore, after establishing the existence of soul, violence and ahimsa have been discussed in this chapter. A discussion of topics like inspiring causes of violence, description of six life forms, proof of their being alive or animate, torments caused by violence, bondage of karmas, and advise to avoid violence, has been eloquently presented in the seven lessons of the first chapter.
(Acharanga Niryukti, verse 25)
ॐ शस्त्र परिज्ञा : प्रथम अध्ययन
Shastra Parijna : Frist Chapter
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