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from getting diverted, then can’t we keep our mind engaged
in studying scriptures and contemplating on its various fundas
with the great intention of eliminating past Karmas and
attaining salvation ? Can unwanted thoughts enter in such a
state ? Isn’t the intention of salvation and liberation from the
bondage of Karmas greater than the intention of earning a
timely livelihood ? Then how can this aim be forgotten ? Why
doesn’t it stay in our mind at all times ?

Do not calculate in such a way that, “Anyways salvation
cannot be attained this time. Also you cannot constantly keep
on eliminating past Karmas. Then how does it matter if the
mind gets disturbed by unnecessary thoughts in between ?
As and when the mind gets engaged in Swadhyaya, Karmas
are bound to get liberated. Hence it is not a big deal if the
mind gets disturbed. Who is great enough to keep his mind
concentrated at all times, 24 x 7 ?” Do not think in this manner
because, the loss incurred due to wrong, unnecessary thoughts
cannot be described.

Such thoughts weaken the mind and it becomes
undetermined.
1) Once the mind is habituated with such thoughts, these
thoughts envelope the mind repeatedly.

2) Gradually, the weak mind which is enveloped with such
thoughts frequently, will not be able to concentrate in
Swadhyaya. If such thoughts keep on entering in the mind,
then they are sure to disturb the million dollar rituals of
pratikraman also. The bad habit of succumbing to wrong,
unnecessary thoughts and looking here and there will not
keep the mind and vision engaged in the holy and precious
ritual of worshipping Arihanta Lord. Then what will be
the fruits even if you perform these rituals, thousands of
times ?
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