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________________ 92 Gems of Jainism Jain Philosophy of Soul. Soul - Anādi- since beginningless of time, immortal, eternal, indestructible and permanent 1 Pure soul- Four infinites - no layer of karma 2 Embodied soul - Impure Soul - As per karma; state of existence (Gati) Pluralistic realism 4. Accepts the existence of Soul 5. Eight qualities of Soul- Infinites: i. The faculty of omniscience (Keval Jnāna) ü. The faculty of absolute undifferentiated cognition (Kevala Darsana) iii. The Superiority over joy and grief (Avyabādha) iv. The possession of complete religions truth (Samyaktva) and irreproachable moral conduct (Caritra) v. The possession of eternal life (Aksayasthiti) vi. Complete equality in rank with other Jivas (Agurulaghutva) . . vii. Complete formlessness (Amurtatva)' viii. Unrestricted energy (Virya) Five great soul: Holy pentad (Panch Parmesthi) 7. Soul in state of Bondage & in state of Release. 8. Stages of spiritual development : Gunasthanas' Jain Literatire: 1. Canonical Literature : Scriptures (Agama) 2. Quasi : canonical Lit. : Sacred texts of the Jains 3. Non Canonical Lit. : written by Jains &. Non Jains. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.001803
Book TitleGems of Jainism
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorHemant Shah
PublisherAcademy of Philosophy
Publication Year2008
Total Pages142
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English, Articles, & Religion
File Size8 MB
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