Jainism

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthānikā (Introduction) Continuing the discussion on the nature of worldly pleasures, it is emphasized that this so-called happiness is merely an illusion—a semblance […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthānikā (Introduction) Now, proceeding further, the Āchārya explains that the sentiments (bhāva) which lead to liberation, even if they do not immediately result […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthānikā (Introduction) Resolving the disciple’s doubt, the Acharya replied, “Practicing vows and disciplines is not futile” (in fact, it is meaningful). Not only […]

English Translation of Acharya Pujyapada swami’s Ishtopadesh – Deliberation (vivechana) and Poetic Translation by Acharya shri Vidyasagarji maharaj Utthānikā (Introduction) Upon hearing this statement, the disciple questions:“Bhagavan, if the attainment of the supreme state of the soul (Paramatma Swaroop) is solely […]