कसाया अग्गिणो वुत्ता,
सुयसीलतवो जलं
सुयसीलतवो जलं
If passions are fire, then scriptures, celibacy and austerity are called water
Scriptures mean what has been heard. Whatever was heard by Acarya Sudharmaswamiji is called Jaina Shruta, Jaina Sastras or Jaina Agams. Study of these, keep the passions away. They are not able to burn the soul.
Good conduct is also like water. Even an evil can be slowly-slowly transformed into a gentle man leaving his wickedness, if he is treated well. Penance also restrains mental tendencies; therefore, like water, it also gives peace.
- Uttaradhyayana Sutra 23/53
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