Some Jaina Canonical Sutras c32.89

c32.89

thing as sacrifice, etc (Of Sāleyyaka Sutta, Majjhima, I, pp 285ff ) There cannot be right faith unless there is a clear pre-perception of the moral, intellectual or spiritual situation which is going to arise Right faith is that form of faith which is only a stepping stone to knowledge (paññā) It is the faith, or conviction acquired by a Buddhist stream-attainer (sotāpanna) who is sure to reach the goal If a living being with his ears hears agreeable or disagreeable sounds,¹ he should not be attached to them If he with his eyes sees agreeable or disagreeable forms, he should not be attached to them. If he with his nose smells agreeable or disagreeable smells, he should not be attached to them² If he with a tongue tastes agreeable or disagreeable things, he should not be attached to them. If he with an organ of feeling feels agreeable or disagreeable touches, he should not be attached to them.³