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amusements? Please forgive me. I am not interested in this,
nor do I have spare time. Thus, I do not wish to come.”

Sulsa’s belief is worth considering. Arihanta’s virtues are
unlimited and the time-span we have is limited. How then
can we have spare time? Also, if we are truly interested in
contemplating the Almighty, then how can such momentary
wonders amuse and interest us?

What to contemplate about Arihanta Lords?

1) i) The 3 peculiar characteristics of a soul that has entered
the final charmavarta period : (a) Compassion for the
needy, (b) No ill feelings towards the noble ones, (c)
Wisdom to understand the appropriate time and
situations.

ii) The 3 special features of the Apunarbandhaka
condition – (a) Not respecting the material world, (b)
Not exercising any sins with intensity, (c) Understanding
the appropriate time and situations.

iii) The 35 virtues of a Marganasari soul,

iv) The virtues of the first four Yogadrishtis,

v) The virtues of the 5 seeds of Yoga,

vi) 67 features of Samyaktva,

vii) Characteristics eligible to become a Shravaka,

viii) 16 virtues necessary to make a Shravaka eligible to
become a Sadhu. How did Arihanta Lord’s soul pass
through all these stages and ultimately reach the zenith?

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