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Functions of Anupreksha
Functions of Anuprekshas are useful for following Vratas and to nourish mental impressions.

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Functions of AnuprekshaFunctions of Anupreksha play a crucial role not only in the learning process but also in the entire spiritual growth. Nothing worthwhile can be achieved without the practice of Anupreksha. These Anuprekshas are not to be considered as pessimistic, but as the key to contentment and happiness in life and ultimately to liberation.

Functions of Anupreksha
The important functions of Anupreksha are as follows:

1. To promote the spirit of detachment
2. To increase desire for liberation
3. To provide powerful means for affecting Samvara
4. To help in acquiring Dharma Dhyana
5. To constitute the means of attaining ultimate freedom

The main teachings of Jainism are covered in Anupreksha. The 12 Anuprekshas described in Jainism are the subject matters of one"s meditation, and how to occupy one"s mind with useful, religious, beneficial, peaceful, harmless, spiritually advancing, karma preventing thoughts. They cover a wide field of teachings of Jainism. They are designed to serve as aids to spiritual progress, produce detachment, and lead the aspirants from the realm of desire to the path of renunciation. They are reflections upon the fundamental facts of life, intended to develop purity of thought and sincerity in the practice of religion.


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