________________ 164 TATTVARTHA SUTRA possibility for acquiring Karma decreases and his life becomes purer. Thereby he steadily rises to the higher levels. In other words, the superior the level of observance, the higher one rises on the ladder of spiritual elevation. स गुप्तिसमितिधर्मानुप्रेक्षापरीषहजयचारित्रैः // 9-2 // तपसा निर्जरा च // 9-3 // 9.2: Sa Guptisamitidharmanuprekshaparishahjaycharitraih 9.3: Tapasa Nirjara Cha (That consists of Gupti, Samiti, Dharma, Anupreksha, Parishahjay and Charitra. Observance of Tap also leads to Nirjara) The second sutra lays six factors that lead to Samvar. Gupti denotes restraining the mental, vocal and physical faculties; Samiti denotes maintaining utmost vigilance while undertaking any activity; Dharma consists of 10 attributes of forgiveness, mildness etc. Anupreksha denotes reflection at length; Parishahjay denotes bearing the adversities patiently; and Charitra denotes observing the code of conduct. These six factors are dealt at length in sutras 4 to 18. One more factor that prevents the acquisition of Karma is Tap (austerities). Since that is also helpful in gaining Nirjara (eradication of bondage), sutra 3 states that Samvar as well as Nirjara can be achieved by observing the austerities That is dealt with at some length in sutras 19 to 26. सम्यग्योगनिग्रहो गुप्तिः // 1-4 // 9.4: Samyagyognigraho Guptih Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
