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passions of love and hatred. Above all, He is our Lord. His
order cannot be questioned.

With his faith undeterred, Ambad folded his hands and
humbly accepted the order. He came to Rajgrihi at Sulsa’s
doorstep. No sooner did he appear in Sulsa’s sight than she
turned her face away. Why did she do so? Ambad was in the
clothes of a hermit and hence she feared that the mere glimpse
of a Kuguru (unsuitable mentor) would contaminate her
Samyaktva – her faith and belief.

What is Samyaktva and why will it get contaminated?

Samyaktva means undeterred faith and respect for the right
God, Guru and religion, strong faith that they are your only

saviour and protector in this selfish world. Boundless respect
– that no one except them are worth entertaining and
respecting. Overflowing affection – so much so that even
during the course of routine activities, their memory and
beauty envelop your mind. They are the centre of our
attention and affection at all times. Thus, a soul possessing
pure Samyaktva is continuously involved in the thoughts and
sight of his beloved God-Guru and Religion.

Q. Sulsa thus avoided looking at the Sanyasi. But can the
mere sight of the Sanyasi contaminate your Samyaktva?

Ans. Yes, there is a very strong possibility that because of your
humble and modest nature, you feel like respecting the virtues
of the Sanyasi and if this increases, it is bound to affect your
faith in the God-Guru and religion and thus threatens your
Samyaktva.

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