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powerhouses? Then, what is the utility of this new
advancement? According to Jainism, that which does not have
any pure intentions is termed as Mithyagyana (ignorance).

Not supported by pure intentions, even enormous knowledge
and strict conduct has no value.

The purity of intentions and purpose is a primary necessity
in life.

Sulsa was not at all attracted by Ambad’s miracle which caught
the attention of one and all, because she valued pure intentions
and not mere bookish knowledge or miraculous events. Only
because of this, she did not go to visualize Ambad’s tricks.
She did not have even the slightest desire to go. The result?
Lord Mahavira measured her true worth!

Sulsa’s life’s main intention was unity with the Lord, Lord’s
principles and Lord’s holy path.

‘Knowledge is wealth’, ‘Wisdom is strength’ – All this denotes
the importance of knowledge. But, here too, it must be
understood that the worth of knowledge is dependent on the
purity of intentions, sacredness of the heart and generosity.
Thus, all scriptures are not taught to each and every one.

Depending on the capability of the saint or Shravaka,
Scriptures are taught to him. As his maturity, faith and period
of monkhood increases, he is taught more difficult concepts
and deep secrets are revealed.

But be mindful that though knowledge is useful in further

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