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is known as Avirata-Samyag-drashti (Vowless Right Faith). This state is a gateway to liberation.
One can achieve the Samyaktva state three different ways
Upasham - by suppressing Mithyätva Mohaniya karma Kshäyik - by eradicating Mithyätva Mohaniya karma
Kshayopasham by partial suppression and partial eradication of Mithyätva Mohaniya karma.
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Three types of Faith Deluding (Darshan Mohaniya) Karma and four Anantänu-bandhi Kashaya (very intense passions) has been suppressed or eradicated. These seven Karma are called Darshansaptak.
The downfall of soul occurs if it has acquired this state by suppressing Mithyätva.
5. Desavirata-samyagadristi (Partial Renunciation)
In this state, the soul practices the partial vows of Right Conduct. The soul has conquered over Apratyakhan-kashay (intense passions). This is a highest spiritual stage for laypeople.
6. Pramatta-virata (Full Renunciation with lack of Awareness)
In this state the soul has renounced all its Material belongings and social life. It follows an ascetic life. It observes five great vows of Ahimsa, Truthfulness, Non-stealing, celibacy, and Non-possession. However, its mind remains in Pramäda (Non-awareness of its true nature). In this state, it has conquered over Pratyäkhyäna Kashaya (high passions)
7. Apramatta-virata (Renunciation with awareness)
In this state the soul observes vows at every moment without negligence (pramada). Its passions are reduced to minimum in intensity (Sanjvalan). In this state the soul partially realizes natural joy or bliss (svabhavik-ananda)
8. Apurva-Karana or Nivratti-badara-samparaya (Meditative state)
In this state, the pureness of soul increases. It remains in meditative state. Some traces of Passions are still present.
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