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Self-realisation
Perceive yourself as the one immersed in sensual pleasures.

You will surely despise yourself. Why the immense addiction
to sensual pleasures and temporary worldly benefits in this
valuable human birth? I am a human and not an animal. I
am an Arya and not an Anarya. Unlike the common man, I
am a Jain. Inspite of this, why I am continuously engaged in
increasing the quantity and quality of my sensual pleasures?

“But be mindful that the increase in sensual pleasures is bound
to increase its attachment and craving. How can its incessantly
increasing hunger be satisfied?
Tell yourself that someday sooner or later you will have to

forsake these sensual pleasures. Because of its immense
attachment, imagine how miserable your condition will be.
Refining your mind with such thoughts, your worldly
attachments will decrease and your heart will say, “Life without
religion is unimaginable”. The requirement for religion will
be felt, thereby increasing our religious activities.

Sulsa is also living in the same world like you and me but
she:-
1) Is not immersed in sensual pleasures

2) Considers religion a necessity
3) Puts constant efforts in religion

4) Possesses a glowing religious outlook
5) Has unflinching faith, devotion and reverence towards
Lord Mahavira, the founder and propagator of Jain
religion.

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