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Like worms mistakenly savoring neem sap as nectar, those who haven’t grasped Jina’s (Jain Lord’s) words misjudge false philosophies as truth. A strong...
Desire unattained must be pursued lawfully, gains protected with attention, nurtured growth, and invested wisely. Repetition of the prudence ideal in ...
One should seek the unattained through dharma, protect the attained through effort, grow it by strategy, and allocate matured gains to deserving recip...
Desire for the unattained should be lawful, growth of gains must be through fair means, and the final offering should be in accordance with merit and ...
A person unpaid, greedy, insulted, or frightened can act dangerously when angered or provoked. A psychological insight into volatile human reactions.
By providing appropriate desires, one can calm these four types (greedy, insulted, etc.) and bring peace to both one's own and opposing sides. Suggest...
Standing outside, crying out loudly for entry, one who suffers should be heard with compassion. The Lord is urged to lend his ear to the afflicted.
When unattained, people desire; when attained, they become indifferent. In winter they crave heat, in summer cold. The instability of human wants is l...
Even without direct gain, those who stay near kings prosper, just as trees near deep lakes thrive without effort. Symbolic of influence by proximity.
Whether gaining or not, the wise don’t grieve. They begin new efforts without selling their life for wealth. Wisdom lies in equanimity and action.
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