OM-ARHAM

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Explanatory note:

In the previous verse (verse 31), the importance of merit (puṇya) was emphasized. The same point-of-view has been strengthened in the present verse. If own-effort (pauruṣa) were the only source of attaining...

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Bṛhaspati – the god of wisdom and devotion.

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Airāvata (or Airāvaṇa) Indra’s Elephant. For the detailed description see

‘Saṁvara [part 2098]’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/692614454130155/permalink/1718877228170534.

Airāvata is also one of the...

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Explanatory note:

It is a well-known and established worldly custom that the true brave does not attack anyone who is overtly coward, unprotected, not guilty, unarmed, and exhibits the sign of surrender (e.g., blades of grass...

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Explanatory note:

Ācārya Umāsvāmī’s Tattvārthasūtra:

Auspicious activity – śubhayoga – is the cause of merit (puṇya) and inauspicious activity – aśubhayoga – is the cause of demerit...

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Dharma implies piety or laudable conduct. In real sense, however, dharma is the disposition of equanimity (sāmya). And, equanimity is the soul’s nature when it is rid of delusion (moha) and agitation (kṣobha).

See...