पुनाति चित्तं
By पं. जुगलकिशोर मुख्तार 'युगवीर'
Summary
The text presents two Sanskrit verses with Hindi explanations, focusing on the nature of a Jina (Tirthankara) as a vitaraga (one free from attachment and aversion). The first verse, from the Svayambhu Stotra, states that worship or praise serves no purpose for the Lord, as he is vitaraga, and censure also has no effect, as he is free from enmity. Yet, the remembrance of his virtuous qualities purifies the mind from the stains of sin. The second verse, from the Jinashataka, addresses Lord Suparshva, describing him as equal towards both those who praise and those who blame, being free from attachment and aversion. He purifies everyone and, by giving beneficial teachings, liberates them from the bondage of karma. Therefore, though he is without a second (asahaya), he is like a leader and is worthy of refuge and service by all. The text is translated and annotated by Pandit Jugalkishore Mukhtar 'Yugavir'.
Conclusion
The text underscores the profound spiritual implication that the veneration of a Vītarāga (passionless) being, such as a Jina, is not for the deity's benefit but for the purification of the devotee's own mind. The outcome is a transformative cleansing of the citta (consciousness) from the stains of sin and karmic defilements, achieved solely through the remembrance of the Lord's virtuous qualities. This process is universally accessible, as the enlightened one remains equanimous towards both praise and blame, serving as a neutral yet powerful purifier. The ultimate outcome is liberation from the bonds of karma, as the Jina, though seemingly helpless, acts as a supreme guide. Thus, the document's core implication is that devotional practice, devoid of transactional expectation, yields the profound result of inner purification and spiritual emancipation.