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preachings of the Tirthankaras.

This strong faith consoled her and made her realise that it
was actually destiny that made her commit such a mistake
and take such a decision and now the pain that she was
facing was a result of her inauspicious karmas.

To summarize,

Vitaraga and Omniscient Arihanta Lord’s religion teaches us,

“Destiny plays a major role in the errors that occur inspite
of having the right understanding.

Our inauspicious karmas play a prominent role in the
difficulties and pain that arise because of the error.”

Once, this belief is firm, no person or situation will seem

adverse because at the end it is only karma and destiny that
is to be blamed. Thus, if by chance the Devta could not
remove or reduce her pain, she was prepared to accept the
pain and thus uproot her karmas.

“O Lord! I like you! Then how can I dislike your path of
tolerance?” This strong faith can surely stop the agitation
caused due to the pain, thereby increasing the level of

tolerance.

But this will not happen by just a one-time hearing or
narration. It has to be repeatedly practised in day-to-day life.
Then you will understand the enormous power of religious
outlook and faith.

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