Samaysara Siddhi 3

This document is the third part of "Samaysara Siddhi" by Kanjiswami, published by Simandhar Kundkund Kahan Adhyatmik Trust, Rajkot. It contains the discourses of Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami on the 39th to 68th verses and their associated verses from the 'Ajiv Adhikara' (chapter on non-living entities) of the Samaysara scripture.

The introduction highlights the significance of Samaysara as a profound spiritual text composed by Acharya Kundkund. It emphasizes how Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami, a spiritual luminary of the modern era, elucidated the deep meanings and hidden secrets within Samaysara and its commentary, "Atmakhyati" by Acharya Amritchandradeva, through his extensive discourses. The text is presented as a beacon of spiritual knowledge in a time when the path to liberation was obscured by ignorance.

The book details the 19th series of discourses by Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami on the Ajiv Adhikara from Samaysara, covering verses 39 to 68 and their accompanying verses. These discourses, held in Songadh, Gujarat, over 45 years, are described as the essence of his spiritual realization.

The preface also expresses gratitude to the donors and the "Shree Simandhar Kundkund Kahan Aadhyatmik Trust" for making the electronic version of this work available. It encourages readers to report any errors in the text to ensure accuracy.

The core of the book consists of the discourses themselves, delving into the profound philosophical concepts of Jainism as expounded in Samaysara. The text discusses the nature of the soul, the distinction between soul (Jiva) and non-soul (Ajiva), the process of bondage and liberation, and the ultimate reality of the self as pure consciousness and bliss. Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami's unique ability to simplify complex spiritual truths into easily understandable language and relate them to practical spiritual experience is evident throughout the discourses.

The initial verses and discourses in this volume focus on the philosophical distinctions between soul and non-soul, addressing various incorrect views held by different philosophies regarding the nature of the soul. They elaborate on the soul's inherent qualities of pure consciousness, omniscience, and bliss, and how these are obscured by karma and false perceptions. The discourses emphasize the soul's intrinsic nature as distinct from all physical and causal phenomena, and the path to realizing this truth through self-awareness and unwavering devotion to the pure soul.

The translation and compilation of these discourses are acknowledged to various individuals and organizations, highlighting the collaborative effort behind this publication. The spiritual significance of Samaysara and Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami's teachings are underscored, positioning them as a guide for spiritual seekers on the path to self-realization and liberation.