Page Text
________________
100 * A Reservoir of Infinite Power
motion, medium of rest also have infinite properties and yet each substance is distinct and there are no fundamental similarities among substances as their nature is different. This is the secret of the universe that all substances are infinitely powerful. Realisation of the soul implies recognition of the fact of independence of all substances and realisation of infinite but independent powers of one's own. If one property gets transformed/changes into another property, then these properties will not remain independent and these properties will be overlapping, then, infinite properties can never remain infinite. In the process of the path to Moksha or in the state of contemplation of pure soul, all properties of the soul get transformed partially or fully into purer forms but these remain independent. Wrong notions about the soul are the real cause of one's misery and perpetual existence in worldly life. The soul is a treasure house of imperishable and everlasting infinite properties culminating into everlasting bliss and happiness. An ignorant person does not strike friendship or unity with this nature and makes friendship with elements/ideas/notions, which are inimical to one's happiness. Wrong notions of the soul should be buried forever and should be illumined by the infinite power of the soul. Such an understanding should develop through constant contemplation on the nature of the soul and will ward off evil influences leading to wrong notions.
28. Conflicting Characteristics (Viruddhadharm) - Truth is multifaceted. Just as breathing is to life/body, multifaceted nature is to the soul. Multifaceted nature of the soul is like nectar which ensures permanent life of a soul. This does not mean that there is any real conflict among these properties but it in fact implies that there will not arise any conflict in the soul as this property preserves
| SR No. | 007661 |
| Book Title | Pure Soul and Its Infinite Treasure |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Jayantilal Jain |
| Publisher | University of Madras |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Total Pages | 283 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 6 MB |