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________________ 09-NIRJARÄ- REMOVAL OF KARMA (b) Abhyantar Tapa (Internal Austerities): Präyashchitta (Repentance for Bad Deeds) For spiritual purification, one truly repents for one's bad deeds and the breach of vows that occurred in the past, and truly commits to not repeat them in the future. Vinay Humility and proper behavior towards all living beings such as Sädhus, Sädhvis, teachers, elders, co-workers, and the poor. Vaiyävruttya One renders selfless service to Sädhus and Sädhvis, elderly, needy people, and to those who are suffering. Swädhyäy One studies the religious literature and listens to religious discourses and scriptures on the nature and quality of soul, karma, their relationship, and other elements of the universe. Dhyäna After acquiring the above four virtues, one contemplates and meditates on the nature of the soul. Käyotsarga or Vyutsarga Käyotsarga is the ultimate internal austerity, where the activities of the body, speech, and mind are withdrawn. This process involves making the body and mind as steady or still as possible to contemplate that the soul is separate from our human body. This austerity in its highest state, destroys all four Ghäti Karma. 60 JAINISM AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
SR No.000201
Book Title$JES 901 Jainism and Spiritual Awakening E9
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorJAINA Education Committee
PublisherJAINA Education Committee
Publication Year2018
Total Pages128
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English, Jaina_Education, 0_Jaina_education, & JAINA Books
File Size43 MB
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