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Other great teachers of Jainism have expressed their thoughts about mantra japa. For Example:
Mahamanasvi Shri Jinendravarni says:
The easiest form of meditation in dharma is mantra japa. It is very significant for spiritual progress. The practitioner may choose, according to his or her interest and faith, any mantra, such as an arhant (the enlightened one), siddha (the accomplished one) or omkar, etc. (divine sound, OM).
Shubhchandracharya says:
Arhant is the mantra of four letters. Therefore, it bestows accordingly four desired fruits of life: dharma (Lawful conduct; ethical conduct), artha (wealth), kama (worldly desires), and moksha (liberation).
Mānas Dhyāna
With regard to mānas dhyāna Shubhchandracharya says:
In the meditation of mānas dhyana, the practitioner should meditate on the physical form of arhant (divinity). The Arhant is endowed with great eminence and is a self-existing being in the midst of omniscience, Lord, and effulgent light of sun and moon. (Jnanarnva-sarga 39, shlolka 1)
One should meditate upon the flawless arhant Jindeva (the one who has conquered his desires) who is all knowing and devoid of all impurities. (Jnanarnva, p. 39.)
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