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Worthlessness of Samsara

To the soul that has attained samyagdrishti {enlightened
perception}, the entire world appears worthless. Worldly
desires and temptations seem tiresome and pointless to the
samyagdrishti. He feels compassion for his fellow beings
and realises that remaining in samsara ensures that he
becomes the nimitta in sinfulness. He becomes the nimitta in
others manifesting the passions, irrespective of the worldly
relationship he finds himself in. Nothing good comes out of
samsara. Relationships like husband-wife, mother-son, father-
daughter, etc. engender attachment and passions and result in
an escalation of delusion, violence and attachment to material
possessions. Hence, worldly life is best avoided. This is why
one who has samyagdarshana remains focused on the self
and seeks the opportunity to renounce the world.

Compassion felt by Great Souls towards Sinners

Great souls are careful to ensure that they do not even become
nimittas in the downfall of others.
For example, in his fourth incarnation before attaining
liberation, Samaraditya the Kevali regretted the tragedy
that his looks and appearance in the form of Dhanya Muni
was causing someone to have sinful thoughts. Dhanya Muni
praised and adored the Siddhas, who have transcended the
mortal coil and reside in Moksha, therefore shall never again
be nimittas in someone else’s sinful thoughts and conduct.
Such profound sensitivity towards the spiritual welfare of
others! Such thoughts only arise when one has understood
that samsara is a source of sorrow and therefore worldly
existence is permeated by sorrow. Such a person feels the
deepest compassion for those who are immersed in worldly
pleasures. He feels sad for such seekers of sensual pleasure.
His heart melts when he thinks of their plight.

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