Federation Of Jain Associations in North America
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Quote - Das Lakshana Day 6 | |||||||||
My soul characterised by knowledge and faith is alone eternal. All other phases of my existence to which I am attached are external occurrences that are transitory. - Bhagwan Mahavir | |||||||||
Day 6 - Uttam Sanyam - Self-Restraint | |||||||||
The word Sanyam has various meanings like check, restraint, control, prevention and mental concentration. Uttama Sanyam i.e., Supreme self-restraint is the sixth virtue to be cultivated by a man to counteract the four passions (Kashayas) i.e., anger, pride, deceit and greed. |
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