Jainism

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthanika (Prelude): In the subsequent verses, the Acharya addresses the emotions arising toward enemies, such as considering them harmful or adversarial. These emotions […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Introduction (Utthanika): The body and other entities, which are considered beneficial and favorable by a deluded being, are described in the following verses […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Introduction (Utthanika):In the following verse, the Acharya explains that the body, home, spouse, and other such entities are entirely distinct and separate from […]

आचार्य श्री विद्यासागरजी महाराज द्वारा पद्यानुवाद एवं विवेचना गाथा 1 | गाथा 2 | गाथा 3 | गाथा 4 | गाथा 5 | गाथा 6 | गाथा 7 | गाथा 8 | गाथा 9 | गाथा 10 | गाथा 11 […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthānikā (Introduction) The Acharya further explains that knowledge veiled by delusion (moh) cannot lead to the realization of one’s true nature (swabhava). In […]