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## The Sixth Samvaya: An Analysis
The Sixth Samvaya describes the six Leshyas, six Jivanikayas, six external austerities, six internal austerities, six Chadyasthika Samudghatas, six Arthaavagrahas, six stars each in the Kritika and Ashlesha constellations, six Palyopama and six Sagaropama conditions of Narakas and Devas, and how many beings will attain liberation after experiencing six Bhavas.
This Samvaya first mentions Leshyas. Stanaanga 83, Uttaraadhyaayana 4, and Prajnaapana 85 elaborate on Leshyas. After the Aagamyuga, the literature of the Darshanik Yuga also extensively discussed Leshyas. Modern-day scientists are also contemplating them as Aabhamandalas. Generally, a being generates a specific environment due to the influence of mental states like yoga and, more specifically, due to the influence of Kashayas. This environment is called Leshya. Uttaraadhyaayana uses the term "Purva Karma" for Leshya, meaning Karma-Shleshya. The cause of Karma-bandha is the Karma-Leshya of emotions like Raga, etc. Thus, Leshyas are of two types: Bhaava and Dravya. Many Acharyas call the tendency towards Kashayas-influenced yoga as Leshya. From this perspective, Leshya can only be present in a person with a false identity, but Shukla Leshya is also present in a Kevali who is in the 13th Gunasthana and is a Sayogi. Therefore, some call the tendency towards yoga as Leshya. Kashayas infuse intensity, etc., into it. Acharya Jinadas Ganimahattar clearly stated that Leshyas cause the attachment of Karmas to the soul. There have been different opinions among thinkers regarding Dravya Leshya. According to many knowledgeable people, Dravya Leshya is made up of Karma-Paramanus. However, it is different from the eight Karma-Anus. According to others, Dravya Leshya is in the form of a bound Karma flow. According to a third opinion, it is an independent Dravya.
This Samvaya also mentions six external austerities and six internal austerities. The first external austerity is Anashan Tapa, which is more severe than other austerities. Anashan purifies the body and mind. Like Agni-snaan, it removes Karma-mal and makes the soul, which is like gold, shine. The second external austerity is Unodari. It is also called Avamoudarya. In Dravya Unodari, the amount of food is reduced, and in Bhaava Unodari, the amount of Kashayas is reduced. Dravya Unodari keeps the body healthy, and Bhaava Unodari develops internal qualities. Searching for food by acquiring various things is called Bhikshachari. There are many sub-categories of Bhikshachari. A Bhikshu has to avoid many faults while accepting alms. The taste that makes one feel happy about food is called Rasa. Sweet, etc., Rasas make food delicious. Rasas are stimulating. A Sadhak takes food according to his needs, but not for taste! Sucking and chewing food for taste is a fault. Avoiding these faults of Rasa is called Rasaparityaag. Causing pain to the body is called Kayaklesh. A Sadhak considers the soul and body as separate. Acharya Bhadrabahu
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Stanaangasutra - Su. 132, 151, 221, 319, 504
Uttaraadhyaayanasutra - A. 34
Prajnaapanasutra - Pad 17
Leshyaabhiraatmani Karmaani Sanshlishyanti Aavashyakachurni
K - Uttaraadhyaayana 30/25
Kh - Stanaanga - 6
K - Pindaniryukti - 92 to 96
Kh - Uttaraadhyaayana 24/12
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