जं छेयं तं समाचरे
Summary
The text discusses the concept of "sarvaguna sampannata" (possession of all virtues) and its role in achieving liberation (moksha) or "apunaraavritti" (non-return). It emphasizes that a person should observe both good and bad qualities, understand them, and then act only in ways that are beneficial and wholesome, as stated in the Dasaveyaliya Sutra. The text explains that sarvaguna sampannata leads to freedom from physical and mental suffering. It has four dimensions: infinite knowledge (kevalajnana), infinite perception (ananta darshana), kshayika samyaktva (right faith), and yathakhyata charitra (conduct). Infinite knowledge is the complete elimination of ignorance, while infinite perception refers to general awareness distinct from detailed knowledge. Kshayika samyaktva is attained when certain karmas are destroyed, ensuring eventual liberation. Yathakhyata charitra is perfect conduct that never regresses. The text notes that only humans can achieve kevalajnana, making them the highest beings, yet they are also capable of great evil, such as the massive wars mentioned in the Bhagavati Sutra. It concludes that while achieving sarvaguna sampannata may take many lifetimes, humans should strive to develop virtues by abandoning weaknesses and cultivating goodness, much like a sculptor chiseling away excess stone to create a statue.
Conclusion
The document emphasizes that the ultimate outcome of cultivating complete virtue (sarvaguna sampannata) is the attainment of apunaraavritti, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death, leading to freedom from all physical and mental suffering. It highlights that this state is achieved through the four dimensions of infinite knowledge, infinite perception, kshayika samyaktva, and yathakhyata charitra. A key implication is that while humans alone possess the capacity to achieve this supreme state, they also bear the potential for immense destruction, as illustrated by historical conflicts. Therefore, the text urges individuals to consciously abandon negative traits and nurture positive qualities, suggesting that gradual self-improvement, akin to a sculptor refining a statue, can lead toward this ultimate liberation.