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**Essential Sutra**
This Sutra encompasses the situation where one has caused harm, of any kind, to any of the six groups of living beings through negligence. This act is considered a transgression.
**Leshya Sutra**
The concise meaning of Leshya is mental attitude or thought-wave. The Uttaradhyayanasutra, Bhagavati Sutra, Prajnapana Sutra, etc., describe Leshya in detail and in a subtle manner.
Explaining Leshya, Acharya Jinasena Mahत्तर states that the results of the soul, through which good and bad karma are synthesized with the soul, are called Leshya. The results of the combination of mind, speech, and body are referred to as Leshya. Since the liberated soul without any combination is considered devoid of Leshya. There are six main types of Leshya:
1. **Krishna Leshya:** This mental attitude is the most heinous. Those with Krishna Leshya have extremely petty, cruel, harsh, and merciless thoughts. They despise non-violence, truth, etc. They are not afraid of this world or the next, nor of the adverse consequences of the afterlife. They are only concerned with their own happiness and do not care about the lives of others. They are extremely cruel and sinful.
2. **Neela Leshya:** This mental attitude is slightly better than the first, but still not desirable. Those with this Leshya are envious, intolerant, deceitful, shameless, and greedy for pleasure. They are engrossed in their own happiness. However, they do take some care of the beings who provide them with happiness, according to the principle of 'Ajaposhana'.
3. **Kapot Leshya:** This mental attitude is also undesirable. Those with this Leshya are crooked in their thoughts, speech, and actions. They are harsh-tongued and try to cover up their faults.
4. **Tejo Leshya:** This mental attitude is pure. Those with this Leshya are humble, thoughtful, compassionate, and interested in religion. They prioritize the well-being of others over their own comfort and have a generous spirit.
5. **Padma Leshya:** Those with Padma Leshya have a life that is like a lotus, spreading fragrance to others. Their mind is calm, steady, and prevents evil tendencies. They fear sin, conquer attachment and sorrow. They are moderate in speech, gentle, and self-controlled.
1. 'Lish sansleshene, sanshlishyaate aatmaa tais-tais: parinaamantairai: yathaa shleeshena varna-sambandhee bhavati evaa leshyaabhiraatmani karmaanisanshlishyantae. Yoga-parinaamo leshya, jamhaa ayogikevali alessso.' - Aavashyak - Churni