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Closure is only achieved when you rise above the mundane
and the petty

You cannot end enmity by anger, hatred and resentment. It
can only be ended by forgiveness.
Vows, penance and voluntary restrictions weaken the hold of
the senses

The desire for material possessions can be weakened by
inculcating the disposition of “I do not want what I am
getting.” And by donating what you have.

Without bothering with profits, one should always behave in
a truthful, ethical and honest manner.

You have gone through the cycle of birth and death infinite
times. But without the aim of ending the cycle. So how could
it end?

To end transmigration, you will have to make that your definite
goal, remain in a state of constant awareness and lead your
life as per the teachings of dharma. You will also have to
take diksha and lead the anagaara life of a Jain ascetic.

Who would want to sleep after awakening?

Hence, one should not remain in samsara in order to achieve
closure. Instead, one should walk on the path of dharma.
What holds you back from taking firm strides on the path of
dharma? Delusion and attachment. It makes you think, “Let
me finish this little bit, and then I will be free.” Such folly!
There will always be something else that you are required
to do, and you will never be free. You will remain stuck in
samsara. If you really wish to end your transmigration, then
there is only one path — Dharma.

Tirthankaras, powerful kings and rulers, extremely busy
business tycoons, all of them sought the shelter of dharma

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