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either in our view on rebirth. But I believe in a Supreme Soul (Atmani who is indescribable, all-perva ding, indestructible and permanent. Like the moon in the midst of the stars. He resides in all living beings.
Monk Ardraka - If what you say is true, then there will be no distinction between a Brāhmaṇa, a Kşatriya, a Vaisya and a Sūdra; or between insects, birds, reptiles, rnen and gods. And, pray, who should they glide back and forth in this world experiencing pleasures and pains ?
(Continued he :)
Those who preach to others without knowing and seeing the universe with the hel ed, (kevala) knowledge, they cause harm to self and to others. Those who preach to others after having known and seen the nature of the universe with the help of their supreme and unobstructed knowledge, and those who have concentration in full knowledge, not only themselves cross through the world, but also help others to do so.
(Concluded Monk Ārdrakakumara:)
Therefore, oh long-lived one, by describing the Advaita - vādins who are in possession of a condemnable knowledge and the Jinas who are perfect masters of faith, knowledge and conduct to be at par, you are only making a contra dictory statement.
Monk Ardraka and Hasti Tāpasa
Hasti Tāpasa - I kill one elephant and live on its flesh for full one year. I do so for practising compassion and non-inury to living beings.
Monk Ardraka - During a year, you say, you kill only one animal and kill no more; but in this manner, you cannot absolve yourself of sin. There is not much of a difference between you who kill only one animal and other householders (who may kill more animals). A man like you who acts contrary to his self can never acquire omniscience.
(Concluded Monk Ardraka :)
Instead of pursuing one's own preconceived notions, one who has fixed oneself on the road to liberation by mind,
| SR No. | 022804 |
| Book Title | Agama And Tripitaka Comparative Study |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Nagaraj Muni |
| Publisher | Today and Tomorrows Printers and Publishers |
| Publication Year | 1986 |
| Total Pages | 804 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 19 MB |