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11. The True Vision

A religious soul’s ultimate goal – Salvation :

If you focus on religion during times of prosperity, then
you can focus on religion during times of adversity as
well. Similarly, if you focus on salvation during times of
prosperity, only then can you focus on salvation during times
of adversity.

During prosperous times you should constantly warn yourself
that this prosperity is not permanent. Only the happiness in
salvation is permanent and eternal. Prosperity of material
wealth and luxuries is insignificant.
Salvation is the soul’s real prosperity.

Look, how impactful this thought is !

Sthoolibhadra’s example :

While Sthoolibhadra was engrossed in the sensual pleasures
with prostitute Kosha, he refused to accept the token sent by
the King. Why ? Because accepting the token would reduce
his time with Kosha. Similarly, you can conclude that by
staying amidst these temporary worldly pleasures you are
missing out on the unlimited, eternal pleasures of salvation.
This precious human birth is to strive towards the attainment
of such eternal pleasures and not for worldly attractions.

A true Jain householder’s focus is constantly directed at
salvation and hence his life is constantly revolving around
the next birth. Even in times of prosperity, his words, thoughts

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