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• Background• 18 types of Sins• 9 types of good actions• 12 types of Oath/ Promises
Index
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• Jainism philosophy emphasize the necessity ofself-effort & sacrifice to move the soul towardsdivine consciousness & liberation from thecycles of birth and death (Moksha)
• Gems of Jainism• Right vision or view (Samyak Darshana)• Right knowledge (Samyak Gyana) and• Right conduct (Samyak Charitra)
• It suggests following• 18 types of sins• 9 types of good actions• 12 types of vows (Vrat, Promise)
Basic
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About Soul• Any soul conquered its own inner enemies &
achieved the state of supreme is called a Jina(conqueror or victor). Ultimate status is - Siddha
• Universe has no divine creator, owner,preserver, or destroyer. It is self-regulated. Soulcan achieve consciousness through ownefforts, actions & sacrifice
• Soul is architect of own life based on karma• Its important to control senses & mind, not to
get dragged away from true nature of soul• Cultivate personal wisdom & reliance on self
control through vows (�त) & develop spirituality
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About Soul• Soul is potentially divine with innate qualities of
infinite knowledge, perception, power & blissmasked by its karmas.
• When a soul is freed from karmas, attainsconsciousness, experiencing these qualities
• Four things are difficult for a soul to attain• Human birth• Knowledge of the laws governing the souls• Conviction in the philosophy of non-violence• Practicing knowledge in life activities
• So not to waste human life in evil ways, & riseto spiritual evolution.
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Non-Violence• Non-violence to be in soul consciousness
rather than body, is the foundation of rightview, knowledge and the conduct
• Non violence - Do not harm or kill anyoneand being kind to all living beings
• It leads to a state of being unattached,being non-judgmental and non-violent.
• Includes non-exploitation, compassion &forgiveness in thoughts, words & actions.
• It also results respecting views of others
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Possession• Limit possessions. Lead a useful,
peaceful & happy life for everyone &others. Owning an object is notpossessiveness but the attachment to it
• Non-possessiveness is balance of needs& desires. Avoid greed, be happy
• Enjoy the company of the holy andbetter-qualified, be merciful to afflictedsouls, and tolerate the perversely inclined
• Utilise money to help & support
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Summary
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Non-violenceNon-violence means not to injure any creatureby thought, word or deedBe vegetarian, save animals & environment
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Cheating-Telling lieDo not cheat, people will loose trustDo not threaten your self esteem & relationships
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TheftStealing - An unauthorized change of possessionDo not steal, live & demo with highest respect
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AdulteryProstitution costs life, money, respect & prestigeIt creates social problems for future generations
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PossessionMakes you loose thoughtful mind, moral compass &sound sleep. Earth provides enough to satisfy everyman's needs, but not every man's greed – Gandhi
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AngerMakes you loose health, friends & relationshipsHolding anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intentof throwing it at someone else; you are the one who getsburned - Buddha
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EgoMost self-destructive mechanism of a person’s characterand his or her abilities, Can make life miserableMakes you loose good opportunities & position
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HypocriteSay what you think, Do what you say ,Live whatyou believe! Everyone is smart enough tounderstand you!
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GreedinessThe world is burning in the fire of desire, greed,arrogance and excessive ego. Greed exhausts theperson in an endless effort without reaching satisfaction
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AttachmentAttachment is the root of all fear & sorrow.Let the senses work at will & under control of mindDetach and attain the supreme perfection of freedom!
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HatredLove is life, hatred is death. Hate the sin & not the sinnerHate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hatermore than it injures the hated.
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QuarrelAn eye for an eye will only make the whole world blindWhenever you are confronted with an opponent.Conquer with love..its the way of life
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SlurA defamatory or negative statement made to harmsomeone, don’t forget one finger always points at youDon’t hit below belt, have direct & effective dialoguePerson slanders others, and pollutes himself with his ownfilth. Raising slur can costs the relationship
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BackbiteComplaining, backbiting, raising slur, crying, worrying,gossiping, wasting time are dissipation of valuable energyIt divides family, develop bitterness & costs relationship
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Blaming someoneI don’t blame, its pain to store, I don’t want to hurt me!Do not blame, provide the solutionGood work is criticized but do not stop!
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ContradictionRational behavior within limits is a pillar of society formAnimals should not feel shame on our act!Thought->Word->Behaviour->Habits-> Values-> Destiny
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ManipulateWealth without work & business without ethics is crime.Do not manipulate & get involved in fraudulent activities.We are governed by law & not by you!
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Unlike faithTo achieve dream requires faith and belief in yourself,vision, hard work, determination, and dedicationDo not allow unlike faith to grow bigger than wise faith
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Recap
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Summary
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FoodWorldwide 925 million people are hungry42% people in India fall below poverty lineSave food, collect & distribute donate food, save lives
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WaterXx lit water needed per person780 million people unserved of drinking water globallySave each drop of water, donate it to human & creaturesRe-harvest water, use deep irrigation to save water
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Offer shelterOffering shelter to a person on religiousassignment or guests
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Offer place to sleepOffering place to sleep or shelter to a person onreligious assignment or guests
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Offer clothesOffering clothes to poor, saints or monksCollect used clothes & then distribute to poor
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Wishing the bestWish the best for everyoneDo whatever the best for everyone
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SpeakingHuman beings have been awarded with ability ofspeaking, Make good use , speak good words & politelyMake others feel good & happy
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HelpingHelp people in need like old people or patients,offer them your services & time.
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PolitenessAdopt politeness in the culture, behave politelySay hello and act with politeness
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Recap
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Non-violenceTake a oath. We will not kill animals & creaturesWe will not exploit animals but save
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Manipulation & telling lieTake a oath..We will not lie. We will notmanipulate people or things to seek beneficits
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Do not stealTake a oath. We neither ourselves nor encourageothers to steal the things possessed by others.
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AdulteryTake a oath We will not prostitute. We will treatperson of opposite sex like brother or sister
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GreedinessTake a oath..We will utilise % of money earned forsocial cause like offering education, clothes,medicine to poor or donation for religious places
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Moving aroundWe will limit our movements so as to reduce theunnecessary expenses
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Controlling & limitingWe will control our mind, take controlled intake forbetter health, limit luxurious items to save money
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Non violenceWe will not encourage violence, kill or exploitanimals. We will not eat non-vegetarian food toprotect our health & save environment
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Be religiousWe will be polite & religious by nature, keep faithin religious activities, align & hold the religion
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Recap
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• Please think about these points• Its your life, you should be owner• You decide what is right & wrong• Live accordingly, live dangerously!• We suggest to adopt as much & align
to religion practices, it helps not just toyou but future generations too!
Change the life style
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