76 Quotes About Inner-intent

The definition (description) of God is not even in words. It is a mystery that is why it is called a mysterious soul (rahasyatma). So do not look for his definition.

Karmic bondage is through bhaav (inner intent), not through dravya (the action of mind, body, speech).

Syadvaad means no religions’ foundation is hurt. It does not point out a ‘direct’ mistake of any religion.

To follow one’s own viewpoint, to insist that one’s viewpoint is only correct is called ekantik (one sided view point). The religion of the Vitraags (the enlightened ones) is called ‘anekant’ (all inclusive viewpoints). Religion that embraces all the view-points within itself is called Vitraag religion (religion of the enlightened ones).

Accepting both the real (the true self, pure soul) and the relative is called syadvaad (does not hurt any one’s viewpoint to the slightest extent).

You have brought with you (in this life) the ritual actions. The Knowledge (Gnan) part has to be done. Pure ritual is the result of the Knowledge (Gnan) part.

One who does not allow discord [with the wife] to happen even for a minute is considered a [true] husband. Look after this relationship in the same way that you would not allow the relationship with a friend to spoil. If you do not look after your relationship with your friend, then the friendship will break.

When sinful inner intent does not arise at all, that is considered a beginning of Godly state. And when sinful inner intent goes away completely, and at the same time such inner intent does not arise in others because of him, he is considered God.

Is Gnan (knowledge) not to be ‘known’? No, nothing has to be known; it simply needs to be understood. Understand what ‘I’ am telling you. That is more than enough. Only the ‘Understanding’ will result in Gnan (Knowledge).