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A genuine interest in religion is bound to sideline all other
interests.

Interest in religion makes a man wise and understanding.
The one whose interest lies in shallow amusements and
miracles is bound to be short-tempered and narrow-minded.

If you have really understood the importance of the 9 tatvas
i.e. the nine entities and the path of salvation preached by
the Arihantas, then neither will such amusements and miracles
attract you nor will you be involved in such laughter and
merriment.

Today, you feel like going to the cinema and multiplexes,
malls and amusement parks. Why? Because the mind is not
occupied with the preachings of the Arihantas – their deep
truth and amazing facts. The aim of salvation is forgotten. A
person who has attained Vitaraga Lord’s Shasana (religious
order) is mature and highly intellectual. Thus, such temporary
wonders do not amuse him.

King Kumarpala witnesses the amusement:

Mithyadrishti sage Devabodhi demonstrated a fake drama in
front of King Kumarpala wherein his forefathers were
worshipping Lord Shiva. He showed his father telling him,
“O Kumarpala ! We are in heaven enjoying the sweet fruits

of worshiping Lord Shiva. Hence, I request you to not forsake
the worship of our forefather’s religion and Lord Shiva.

King Kumarpala was a staunch follower of Jainism. Such
amusement was incapable of attracting him and deterring his

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