Freedom From The Cycle Of Death And Rebirth...

After He had gained a true understanding of Lord Mahavir's path, Shrimadji composed Mokshmala, in which He explained in detail the importance of vairagya (detachment), upsham (calmness) and vivek (discrimination between right and wrong). 

He has explained the deeper meaning of the twelve bhavanas (reflections) by narrating various stories alongwith their true morals. 

Shrimadji was only 16 years and 5 months old when He composed this remarkable book. 

With no formal learning in sanskrit or prakrit, He was able, in a year and a quarter, to study all the agams. 

He composed Mokshmala in just three days, and managed to cover in it the essence of jainism and the path to Moksha. 

While writing 67th chapter, ink spilled on it, and so He had to rewrite it. 

As its replacement He wrote a thought provoking poem entitled 'Amulya Tattva Vichar' (In valuable thoughts on Reality), in which, Shrimadji describes the rarity of a human incarnation. 

He explains that those who see the purpose of their lives as the increasing power, wealth and the importance of their family, seeking illusory happiness are actually losing the meaning and purpose of their lives. 

Those with the thirst for truth should calmly and peacefully reflect : 

'Who am I' ? 

Where do I come from ? 

What is my true nature ? 

To what am I attached ? 

should I keep these or cast them off ? 

With such thoughts, one will grow closer to the treasure, which is the soul. With full faith in one who has experienced his own soul, a true seeker can experience his soul. 

In Mokshmala, Shrimadji recommends devotion to the Jinas (Liberated Souls) leading to freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth.