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## Chapter Six
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Although the term 'Bhutas' includes 'Vratis', the term 'Vratis' is specifically mentioned in the sutra to emphasize the importance of compassion towards them. These are all the Asravas of the Saataavedaniya.
8633. Now, it is time to discuss the Asravas of the Mohaniya. First, we will discuss the Asravas of the Darshan Mohaniya. The sutra says:
The Avर्णवाद of the Kevali, Shruta, Sangh, Dharma, and Deva is the Asrava of the Darshan Mohaniya Karma.
8634. Those whose knowledge is free from Avaranas are called Kevalis. The Shruta is the compilation of scriptures written by the Ganadharas, who have extraordinary intellect and remember the teachings of the Kevalis. The Sangh is the community of Shramanas who are adorned with the three jewels. The Dharma is the non-violence taught in the Agamas revealed by the omniscient. The Devas are of four types, as mentioned earlier. Avर्णवाद is the act of attributing faults to those who are virtuous and great. Avर्णवाद directed towards the Kevalis, Shruta, Sangh, Dharma, and Devas is the cause of the Asrava of the Darshan Mohaniya. For example, saying that the Kevalis live by begging is Avर्णवाद towards the Kevalis. Saying that the scriptures allow meat-eating is Avर्णवाद towards the Shruta. Saying that the Sangh are Shudras and impure is Avर्णवाद towards the Sangh. Saying that the Dharma taught by the Jinas is devoid of essence and those who follow it will become Asuras is Avर्णवाद towards the Dharma. Saying that the Devas consume alcohol and meat is Avर्णवाद towards the Devas.
8635. Now, the sutra discusses the Asravas of the second type of Mohaniya, the Charitra Mohaniya:
The intense self-transformation caused by the arising of Kshayas is the Asrava of the Charitra Mohaniya.
8636. The Kshayas have been discussed earlier. Udya means ripening. The intense self-transformation caused by the ripening of the Kshayas is the Asrava of the Charitra Mohaniya.