Page 19 - Courage Redifined

3) Lectures and conferences
4) Talks and gossips

On the other hand, a cultured atmosphere where the faith for
Arihanta’s teaching is glowing and the right conduct and virtues
are seen is fading away. How will Samyak darshan* stay in
such an atmosphere ? How is it possible to resist temptations ?
You need to become really courageous and strong minded
to be able to survive and stay safe in such an atmosphere.
Jainism is very logical and amazing. However, when you have
news about man reaching the moon, about the earth being like
a sphere and revolving around the sun, the mind is bound to
be confused. You will feel doubtful about the facts stated in
our scriptures that the sun and moon are actually anabode
(airplane) of celestial beings. The scriptures state that the sun
revolves around the huge Meru Parvat which stands in the
center of the earth- Is this true ?

Since we do not have enough faith and courage to believe in
Arihanta Lord’s teachings, we become suspicious. Accordingly,
the mind begins to think against Lord Arihanta’s teachings and
is dragged in wrong thoughts. This is the outcome of today's
era. Since the time when a child is sent to playgroup, he is
taught things wrongly. He studies the same things for years
and they get completely fit in his mind. In such a scenario
can he keep his faith in Lord’s teachings intact ?

Why can't you trust scientific beliefs ?

The one who is courageous and determined will possess strong
faith and have complete belief in Arihanta Lord’s teachings.
He will not get attracted to new inventions and principles put
forth by science because-
1) As inventions are made and new technologies come up,

* Samyak darshan - Right faith
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