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Akalankadeva clearly states in his 'Ashta Shatika' commentary that "Atam Raudra Dhyana Parinam: Sankleshah" (The result of Raudra Dhyana is Sanklesha). Shrividyananda has adopted this in his 'Ashta Sahasri'. Due to the use of the word 'Sanklesha' in opposition, the word 'Vishuddhi' refers to the 'absence of Sanklesha' ("Tada Bhavah Vishuddhih" - Akalanka). It does not refer to the Kshayika Lakshana (characteristics of destruction) or the Avinashwari Paramashuddhi (indestructible ultimate purity) which is the absence of all Raga (attachment) etc. In that Vishuddhi, there is no place for Puny (merit) or Papa (demerit) and their binding. Therefore, the meaning of Vishuddhi here is the auspicious result free from Atam Raudra Dhyana. This result occurs due to the nature of Dharmya Dhyana (righteous meditation) and Shukla Dhyana (pure meditation). Only when such a result occurs, does the Atma (soul) attain its own nature, its own state, regardless of the degree. Therefore, Akalankadeva, in his commentary, has described this Vishuddhi, which is the absence of Sanklesha, as "Atmanah Swatmanyavasthanam" (the soul's dwelling in its own nature). This leads to the conclusion that the aforementioned Vishuddhi, which is the cause of Puny, is helpful in the development of the Atma, while Sanklesha Parinam (result of Sanklesha) cannot lead to the development of the Atma. Being the cause of Papa, it leads to the downfall of the Atma. Therefore, Puny is called auspicious Karma (action) and Papa is called inauspicious Karma.
Devagam
The cause, effect, and nature of Vishuddhi are called 'Vishuddhi Anga'. Similarly, the cause, effect, and nature of Sanklesha are called 'Sanklesha Anga'. If the happiness and sorrow of oneself and others are due to Vishuddhi Anga, then it is the cause of auspicious binding in the form of Puny. If it is due to Sanklesha Anga, then it is the cause of inauspicious binding in the form of Papa. Otherwise, it is not. In the Tattvarth Sutra, "Mithyadarshana Avirat Pramada Kashaya Yoga Bandha Hetava" (False perception, non-restraint, carelessness, passions, and their combination are the causes of binding), the causes of binding are mentioned as Mithyadarshana, Avirati, Pramada, Kashaya, and Yoga, all of which are results of Sanklesha.