Bahá’í Explorations

The quote from the Âkârâṅga Sûtra highlights a profound aspect of spiritual practice within Jainism. It emphasizes the virtues of righteousness, piety, and honesty as the foundations of a life free from worldly attachments. The term “houseless” in this context doesn’t merely refer to the absence of a physical home, but rather signifies a state of liberation from material desires and societal conventions. This idea aligns with the Jain principle of renunciation, where true freedom is achieved through detachment, ethical conduct, and inner purity. The quote suggests that a person who embodies these virtues transcends the need for a fixed abode, finding a home within their own virtuous being.

He who acts rightly, who does pious work, who practises no deceit, is called houseless.


Unknown, Âkârâṅga Sûtra, 13
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Walk gently, act truthfully, and let your integrity be your home.

Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh

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