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nothing in comparison. Then why must I get excited
or angry?

2) He is a bearer of Eternal knowledge, superiority and
respect. In front of Him does my knowledge and
power hold any importance? What should I be proud
of?

3) Lord’s knowledge, power, splendour, prestige – all was
incredible and incomparable. Inspite of it, He was
extremely humble and modest. How much do I have?

In comparison, am I in any position to flaunt and
show off?

4) Lord has innumerable powerful celestial beings in his
service, 24x7 but he doesn’t wish to obtain anything
from them. Do I have even a single celestial being in
my service? What luxuries am I hoping to gain? What
is the point of being greedy?

With this understanding, it is possible to suppress your

passions by seeking refuge of the Jinas and their preachings.
Sulsa possessed that kind of understanding as well as the
determination to implement it. What is determination? That
which ensures patience and composure during problems,
eliminates fear and anxiety and prevents us from getting
carried away in the opposite flow.

Not succumbing to attractions and attachments, passions and
temptations is determination.

It is not an easy task to not let your mind become sad during

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