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ŚRĪ ANTAGADA SŪTRA
8TH ANGA SŪTRA
THE JOURNEY FROM TOLERANCE TO SUCCESS
Śri Antagada Sūtra is the eight Anga Sūtra of Lord Mahāvira's preachings. Before and during Lord Mahāvīra's time, many devotees performed Sadhana and attained self-realization and liberation.
Antagada Sūtra gives a special description on the state of mind, thoughts and
efforts of spiritual seekers who have reached the highest level of self-purification. A devotee must constantly strive hard not to give up on his efforts and hopes to reach the highest level of Sadhana until the end of his life. .
Another distinctive talk cited here is about Sudarshan shravak. He was
engrossed in reciting the mantra 'Namo Jinnanam Jiyabhayannam' when weapons
weighing tonnes of kilograms were hurled at him. The power of this mantra kept Sudarshan shravak shielded from any kind of hurt. Scientifically, it can be said that some invisible energy blocked the tangible objects. An imperceptible force of protection was formed around him.
The same principle worked when Goshalak threw Tejoleshaya (bright aura) at
Lord Mahāvīra. The Tejoleśya could not penetrate through the circle of protection
around Lord Mahāvīra and thus, bounced back. Burning pieces of coal were piled on Gajsukumar's head, but he did not react to that pain!
