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and having true faith in religion will look towards his own
negative karmas. He will not blame others. Instead, he will
blame himself saying “I am at fault. I possess Anadeya
Namakarma and other such negative karmas as a result of
which even my right advice and opinions are not accepted by
others.” Not only this, he will also contemplate on the reasons
behind this bondage of karma and try to eliminate those
reasons by taking the necessary measures. He will think that

he must not have worshipped God with complete devotion
as a result of which such negative karmas are coming into
action.

What is complete devotion?

Living a life completely in accordance with the principles laid
down by the Arihantas.

(Bhakti) Devotion is of two types –

i) (Object) Dravya Bhakti i.e. the one which is done
using flower, fruits, ornaments and music.

ii) (Feelings) Bhava Bhakti i.e. the one which is done from
the heart by singing praises of Lord and by following
his principles.

Also, complete faith in his principles = Samyak Darshan
= Incomplete Bhavabhakti.

Complete following of his principles = Samyak Charitra
= Complete Bhavabhakti.

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