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Then why to sacrifice the affection towards God-Guru-
Sangha-Sadharmika by unnecessarily increasing the affection
and attraction of relatives and family members ? Isn’t it
foolishness and ignorance ?
Strong attachments towards God-Guru-Sangha* and
Sadharmika* surely ensures its acquisition in the next
birth.

Now, think what does this acquisition reserve ? It reserves
our human birth. And even if we attain heaven, then we
easily attain the devotion and affection of God-Guru-
Sangha which will lead us to a human birth wherein this
devotion is possible. Thus understanding the fickle nature of
our relations it is wise to develop and increase our attachment
towards the great Almighty Lord, Jain monks and nuns, the
Sangha and our Sadharmikas.

How to increase our attachment towards God-Guru &
sangha ?

We should increase the utilization of time, energy and money
in the field of religion. This will increase our attachment
towards it. Without it, real attachment is not possible.
Therefore if you want to easily acquire this religion and its
elements in the next birth, then create a real bonding and
affection towards them. Real bonding means an attachment
and fondness wherein you feels like sacrificing your time,
money and energy for its sake.

For example –

(1) Mother is fond of her son. How is this fondness ? Such
that she readily agrees to utilize her time, energy and all

* Sangha – The four-fold religious order established by the Tirthankara
Lords. It consists of Sadhu, Sadhvi, Shravak & Shravika.
* Sadharmika – A person exercising the same religion as ours.
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