________________ The exact time of the composition is not known, but it could have been composed during the first or second century CE prior to split between Shwetambars and Digambars. Emphasis of spiritual science is on misery and unhappiness in worldly life, which arises from interaction of soul with lifeless matter. That relates to the present activities as well as to the interactive field that such activities generate. That field is shaped by our intentions, motives, desires and the drive with which we conduct our activities. That interactive field thus holds keys to our present status and molds the future. Objective of Tattvartha Sutra is to show how to get free from it. For that purpose it defines every term and shows how the interaction takes place, how that can be prevented and worldly bondage can be eradicated. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
