________________ SAMVAR PREVENTION OF KARMA 173 that every incarnation results in inhibiting the inherent capabilities of soul. That can lead to detachment for the body as well as for the incarnation. vii) Asravanuprekhsa: Asrav means inflow, incoming. The misery and unhappiness of the worldly life arise on account of impact of Karma. This reflection relates to considering that every indulgence in the sense objects leads to Asrav. viii) Samvaranuprekhsa: Samvar means prevention. Contemplating about Asrav would also lead to thinking about the ways to prevent the inflow of Karma. That is called Samvaranupreksha. ix) Nirjaranuprekhsa: Nirjara means eradication of bondage. When one contemplates about Samvar, he is induced to contemplate about eradicating the existing bondage of Karma. That can be done by observing austerities and by peacefully bearing the hardships and discomforts that one comes across by virtue of Karma. That is called Nirjaranupreksha. x) Lokanuprekhsa: Lok means cosmos. It would be pertinent to note that Jainism considers cosmos as humanshaped. This Anupreksha therefore pertains to thinking about the cosmos as well as the body. The cosmos is made up of five elements, viz. soul, lifeless matter, Dharmastikay, Adharmastikay and Akash, which are collectively known as Panchastikay. All these five elements stay within their nature. The worldly soul, however, does not remain conscious of its true nature and goes beyond its nature. That contemplation can lead it to think about its true nature. One can also contemplate that soul abides in the entire body and pervades it. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
