Jainism

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): The contemplative mind wonders: What is the outcome of attachment to the body and related entities? What does one truly gain […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): Here, the disciple inquires: “How can one cultivate detachment (nirmamata)?” This question addresses the methods for contemplating and practicing detachment. The […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): Here, the disciple raises an important question: “Bhagavan! If the bondage between the soul (atma dravya) and the karmic matter (karma […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): इष्टोपदेश गाथा 25 कटस्य कत्र्ताहमिति, सम्बन्ध: स्याद् द्वयोद्र्वयो: ध्यानं ध्येयं यदात्मैव, सम्बन्ध: कीदृशस्तदा ॥25॥ Kaṭasya Karttāhamiti, Sambandhaḥ Syād DvayodvayoḥDhyānaṁ Dhyeṁ Yadātmaiva, […]