Light Of Life

SR No.: 008724
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation
Total Pages: 192
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Spiritual
File Size: 9 MB

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of destruction and production but the substance remains the same; only its forms pass through the phases of destruction and production but the substance remains the same; only its form keeps changing.
The paryaya or the modified form is transient, momentary and perishable. The substance is permanent, imperishable and lasting. The doctrine, "All things are permanent' is true. The paramanus are permanent and imperishable. The other doctrine that all things are momentary also is true. Both the doctrines are true. Birth implies death at one time or the other. So, if there is production, there should be destruction. Paramanus are indestructible. Lord Mahaveer thus expounded his theory amalgamating the two theories. This is Anekantvad. In this approach, there is no dogmatism or clinging to any particular theory.
INTELLIGENCE AND INSISTENCE:
You will get peace of mind, if you can also amalgamate your intelligence with your contemplations. You will realize the truth and attain Samadhi, a state of spiritual felicity. If you eat food in a mood of calmness and peace, it will give you satisfaction and delight. If you eat food hurriedly in a mood of mental agitation, you cannot digest it. In the same manner, since knowledge is food in a way, you must acquire it when you are calm, peaceful and cheerful; otherwise, you will not be able to assimilate it.
Doctrines have to be preached in such a way that they are understood by all the members of the congregation. Hence, there is the need for repetition. Sometimes, the speaker has to adopt different methods to explain the doctrines.
THE ANEKANTVAD:
If you approach the truth from the one-sided point of view, (Ekanthvad) conflicts arise. If you stick to one meaning or one word, conflicts and controversies appear.
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