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man, to the world of hermits thou greth light greater than that of the sun, during thy ascendency the moon of peace spreads its sweet and enchanting light and the stars ol men's eyes twinkle cheerfully" "Oh many of thou dost desire to clevate thyself, cast off all hesitation and take to this path of Ahimsa which is true and everlasting, bene ficial and free from the gloom of sin and sorrows" "It is no matter of surprise, in spite of thy presence, violence has succeeded sa taking up its place in the hearts of men, 'cause we see that even after the down of the day, darkness still continues to occupy the mountain caves" The second 18 SATYA (Truth) that is lo abstain from falschood. The light of Truth is ever alive and awake in this world for the purpose of destroyjag the mountains of dark ignorance like the thunder bolt of tremendous power The sun and moon remain ever giving the light at day and night and the clouds rain during the rainy season, withot receiving anything in reture. This is due to the influence of Truth, According to their nature esch perform thcir respective duties and need Do returns Similarly men too should be unwarering in Truth Those who are great by nature, never have any liking for untrath even when they see the glory of those who are given to untruth as they do not feel inclined to take a piece of cutglass as gem even though by the jofluence of the rays of the sun it glitters like a gem The third one 18 ASTAIYA or ACHORAYA (non-stealing). This prohibits an ascetic from actual illegal appropriation and also the thought
| SR No. | 011063 |
| Book Title | Jainism and Modern Thought |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | M M Shroff |
| Publisher | M M Shroff |
| Publication Year | 1956 |
| Total Pages | 103 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 3 MB |