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Shrimad Rajchandra's Message
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of understanding of the essence in the Jain canonical texts or books on Jain philosophy.
In his own life, Shrimad had laid great emphasis on the necessity of knowledge of the scriptures. He often exhorted people not to practise any rituals without understanding the meaning and significance behind them. He called such persons the mechanical ritual practitioners. He stressed upon understanding the tenets and principles of religion and made that concept an important part of the letters and poems he composed.
As a person delves deeper into the religious scriptures and attempts to improve his understanding, he starts to discover new esoteric meanings and interpretations within them. This enlightenment leads the seeker to a new perspective of spirituality and religious philosophy. This has been the experience of sages through the ages whether it be with the Bhagwat Gita or the Agamsutras. Thus the reading and contemplation of scriptures transcends into satsang.
