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purifying your intentions and moulding your purpose, the
right conduct (Samyak Charitra) is also essential. Thus, our
scriptures instruct us to follow the following instructions
before gaining knowledge – Do not study at inappropriate
times, humbly serve your Guru, give ample respect to your
Guru. This is all stated while describing the code to be
followed in gaining knowledge. Do you understand the secret?
If this soul is repeatedly taught humility, only then will the

knowledge purify his intentions.

Tell me which is more valuable ?

The right code of conduct and pure intentions or baseless
knowledge? Thus, basically keep purifying your intentions,
make them sacred and generous and for that continue
following the valuable codes of conduct laid down by our

Arihantas. This is pure intention and Samyak Charitra (right
conduct). You can attain this only in this precious human
birth, in the presence of Vitaraga Lord. Thus, value it and
preserve it.

This is exactly what Sulsa did. The importance of attainment
of Vitaraga Lord Mahavira was so high in her heart that she
sought His refuge again and again and thus purified her

intentions. Thus, her religious acts and rituals blossomed.
Ambad left. Considering herself to be extremely fortunate,
she continued and increased her daily activities of
Pratikramana, devotion of the Lord, serving Monks, listening
to religious discourses, samayika, fasting and penance, etc. To
the best of her capacity, she also devotedly revered the

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