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<blockquote data-quote="Astroboy" data-source="post: 85583" data-attributes="member: 4990"><p><strong>Re: Q&A with Sant Jagjit Singh ji Harkhowal</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>Know Thyself As Soul, According to Lord Mahavira and Jainism</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><strong></strong></span></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><strong>"<em>Now, since it has been said that you are my twin and true companion, examine yourself, and learn who you are, in what way you exist, and how you will come to be. Since you will be called my brother, it is not fitting that you be ignorant of yourself.."</em> (Yeshua, The Book of Thomas the Spiritual Athlete, Nag Hammadi Library)</strong></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong><a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vaTkwLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvazI0MS9hZ29jaGFyL3JhZGlvYmFubmVybGluay5qcGc=" target="_blank"><img src="http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k241/agochar/MahaviraJain.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real Self, and it can only be rectified by recognizing itself..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>Know thyself; recognize thyself; be immersed in thyself --- you will attain Godhood..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>--- Mahavira (Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavira)</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>By merely meditating upon Him all inflictions of the living souls (jivas) which have arisen from the world are destroyed. These are not destroyed through any other means. He is the Lord of three worlds, and is the Indestructible Supreme Soul..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>Whatever is the Supreme Soul, so am I. Whatever is my essential nature, is the essence of Supreme Soul. Therefore, I am fitted for meditating on my inner Supreme Soul --- none other..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>--- Pundit Puja Tika</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>The only method to know Consciousness is to experience (the true nature of) one's Self and thus to purify and uplift the mental tendencies. It is most desirable for the practitioner to search for one's self by one's self. There is no other means other than meditation, which verifies subjectively and substantiates objectively that which previously was only known through listening or teaching.. </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>--- Acharya Tulsi</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>This soul in itself is illumined by the light of knowledge. However, in this body it is covered by three coverings: the gross body and two subtle bodies (Taijas and Karman shareer). As long as this soul does not recognize its enlightened form, the bondage remains..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>An ascetic established in the Self (Atma) is liberated. The ascetic who is not thus established does not attain liberation through mere observance of niyama (outer observances). The state of being established in Atma is the Right Faith (belief verified by experience), and firmness in this is the ‘discerning character endowed with knowledge’.. </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>---Jainist Sutras quoted in the book, The Harmony of All Religions</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>The person who has recognized the true nature of the soul (Atma) and experienced it through self-knowledge, merges into the Pure Form and becomes Paramatma (Lord, the Supreme Soul).. </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>--- Pundit Puja Tika</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>Human beings without knowledge of the Supreme Soul wander through the law of karma in the deep forest of the world. By the knowledge of the Supreme Soul a human being attains a prominent place --- even greater than Indra (king of the gods). Know Him to be the true manifested Supreme Soul. He is the abode of all joys. He is the brilliant light of knowledge. He is the protector. He is the Supreme Person beyond thinking and His nature can not be described..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>The One, who can not be described by words and is not conceivable as matter or material stuff is the Supreme Soul. He is infinite, transcends Sound, has no birth, and is not subject to wandering in the world. With a still and tranquil mind meditate on the Supreme Soul..</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #0000FF"><strong>--- Jainist text called, Jnanarnva</strong></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Astroboy, post: 85583, member: 4990"] [b]Re: Q&A with Sant Jagjit Singh ji Harkhowal[/b] [SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]Know Thyself As Soul, According to Lord Mahavira and Jainism[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [COLOR=#0000FF][FONT=Verdana][B] "[I]Now, since it has been said that you are my twin and true companion, examine yourself, and learn who you are, in what way you exist, and how you will come to be. Since you will be called my brother, it is not fitting that you be ignorant of yourself.."[/I] (Yeshua, The Book of Thomas the Spiritual Athlete, Nag Hammadi Library)[/B][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B][URL="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vaTkwLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvazI0MS9hZ29jaGFyL3JhZGlvYmFubmVybGluay5qcGc="][IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k241/agochar/MahaviraJain.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]The greatest mistake of a soul is non-recognition of its real Self, and it can only be rectified by recognizing itself..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]Know thyself; recognize thyself; be immersed in thyself --- you will attain Godhood..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]--- Mahavira (Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavira)[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]By merely meditating upon Him all inflictions of the living souls (jivas) which have arisen from the world are destroyed. These are not destroyed through any other means. He is the Lord of three worlds, and is the Indestructible Supreme Soul..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]Whatever is the Supreme Soul, so am I. Whatever is my essential nature, is the essence of Supreme Soul. Therefore, I am fitted for meditating on my inner Supreme Soul --- none other..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]--- Pundit Puja Tika[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]The only method to know Consciousness is to experience (the true nature of) one's Self and thus to purify and uplift the mental tendencies. It is most desirable for the practitioner to search for one's self by one's self. There is no other means other than meditation, which verifies subjectively and substantiates objectively that which previously was only known through listening or teaching.. [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]--- Acharya Tulsi[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]This soul in itself is illumined by the light of knowledge. However, in this body it is covered by three coverings: the gross body and two subtle bodies (Taijas and Karman shareer). As long as this soul does not recognize its enlightened form, the bondage remains..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]An ascetic established in the Self (Atma) is liberated. The ascetic who is not thus established does not attain liberation through mere observance of niyama (outer observances). The state of being established in Atma is the Right Faith (belief verified by experience), and firmness in this is the ‘discerning character endowed with knowledge’.. [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]---Jainist Sutras quoted in the book, The Harmony of All Religions[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]The person who has recognized the true nature of the soul (Atma) and experienced it through self-knowledge, merges into the Pure Form and becomes Paramatma (Lord, the Supreme Soul).. [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]--- Pundit Puja Tika[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]Human beings without knowledge of the Supreme Soul wander through the law of karma in the deep forest of the world. By the knowledge of the Supreme Soul a human being attains a prominent place --- even greater than Indra (king of the gods). Know Him to be the true manifested Supreme Soul. He is the abode of all joys. He is the brilliant light of knowledge. He is the protector. He is the Supreme Person beyond thinking and His nature can not be described..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]The One, who can not be described by words and is not conceivable as matter or material stuff is the Supreme Soul. He is infinite, transcends Sound, has no birth, and is not subject to wandering in the world. With a still and tranquil mind meditate on the Supreme Soul..[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#0000FF][B]--- Jainist text called, Jnanarnva[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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