Agam 30 mool 03 Uttaradhyayana Sutra Sthanakvasi

SR No.: 002494
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amarmuni
Publisher: Padma Prakashan
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 726
Language: Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_Devnagari & agam_uttaradhyayan
File Size: 28 MB

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सचित्र उत्तराध्ययन सूत्र
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HATTRIMSH ADHYAYAN:
JIVAJIVA VIBHAKTI
Foreview
This thirty-sixth chapter is the last chapter of this scripture. It is titled Jivajiva Vibhakti or Life and Non-life. This chapter, as its name suggests, defines jiva (life; soul) and ajiva (non-life and/or matter) properly after dividing the two and dealing them separately.
There are only two basic elements in this universe (Lok)-soul and non-soul. Remaining all elements are consequences of integration and disintegration of these two.
The relationship of assimilation between life and matter continues since time immemorial. But it can be permanently terminated with the help of restraint, austerities and other spiritual practices. Having done that, the soul regains its pristine pure form, gets absolutely free of matter and becomes a perfected soul (Siddha). .
Body, sense organs and mind come into being only as long as soul is associated with matter. And only till then a living being has feelings of fondness, delusion and attraction for other things and matter. For a soul it is an unnatural tendency born through attachment and aversion, desires and alternatives. This is the worldly existence of soul in the form of cycles of rebirth in which it has been wandering from time immemorial.
Separation of soul from non-soul (karma particles) is essential for attaining liberation. This separation is called discerning knowledge (bhed vijnana). The moment one acquires this discerning knowledge he considers the self as different from matter, karmas and nokarmas (auxiliary karmas). With development of complete faith in this principle of separateness he gains right perception/faith; knowledge also becomes right; he gets engrossed in his soul and its attributes, virtues; and that is right conduct. The absolute purity and perfection of restraint or conduct is the liberation of soul.
As separation of non-soul from soul is the desired theme of this chapter, the concept of non-soul (matter) is defined first.
A vivid description of Siddhas (perfected souls) has been given first in order to explain the pure state of soul. This is followed by detailed description of worldly beings.
In the end comes inspiration for practising restraint.
For becoming true spiritual aspirant the ultimate vows of samllekhana, santhara and samaadhi maran are explained.
Inspiration has been provided eloquently to avoid five ignoble feelings including sexual (kandarpi), unrighteousness, volition and ignoble soul-complexions like black, and pursue the path of righteousness, pure meditation and love for the word of Jinas in order to purify the soul, renounce this world and attain liberation.
This is the longest chapter in this scripture. It has 268 verses.