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'consciousness. Self-study, self-control, austerity, etc. get speeded up; even the external leanings become subtle after due consideration and side with this Atmabhava.
If we had not become little and insignificant beings by giving undue importance to our present birth, then the Navakara would not have become immediately fruitful. With the same Navakara we would have been enabled to win the enriched blessings and sublimity if we had done otherwise.
In the past our ancient divine souls have performed the noble deeds that led to the uplift of our great Jain order. If we are sincere in our devotion, we too can perform the same benedictive works.
(With thanks from "Akhand Jyoti")
