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435. Samayasara is not known by those who have attachment for the various kinds of marks of ascetics or of house. holders.
436. Though the practical standpoint describes the external marks as the path to Liberation, yet the Real standpoint does not accept any kind of wark as the path to Libera. tion.
437. That conscious one will attain the highest bliss, who having read this Samayasara Prabhritam and understood its meaning and spirit will be fixed in the pure Real Substance.
Thus Ends The "SAMAYASARA".
COMMENTARY
CHAPTER 1 1. Shri Kunda Kunda salutes the perfect Souls. This previous "Gift of the Soul" of which the Acharya speaks is within all beingsmonly awaiting rediscovery. All Jaina Teachers of all ages have been as pure chalices for the revelation of the Perfected Soul.
2. The Soul can be known by Itself, in Itself and as Itself. This Supreme Status can be reached by Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Condact. The Supreme Status is beyond Karmic Influences.
3. In the Oneness of the Soul is expressed its freedom from all Karmic Inflow. Bondage can in no wise be referable to the Liberated Soul.
4. Altainment of Liberation is difficult. Many indeed will understand the snares of Karmic Bondage, and be .content to remain in that bondage. The conqueror knows of, this bondage and acts to be freed from its power, :
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