Jainism the Creed for All Times

SR No.: 006564
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: D S Baya
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy
Publication Year: 2006
Total Pages: 420
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 20 MB

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B. Cruel Concentration (Raudra-dhyāna) – The current of cruel thoughts that are directed towards violence, lies, theft, and preservation of worldly pleasures is said to be 'Cruel Concentration or Raudra-dhyāna”. Such concentration is of four types - 1. Constant Cruel thoughts, 2. Comprehensive cruel thoughts, 3. Several cruel thoughts and 4. Life-long cruel thoughts. C. Pious Concentration (Dharma-dhyāna) To concentrate one's mind on the teachings of the Lord, the means of karmic influx and the ways to stop them, the ultimate retribution of the performed actions and karmic bondage incurred therefrom, on the righteous conduct and it's spiritual benefit is said to be 'Pious meditation or Dharma-dhyāna'. According to the phases of concentration, the pious concentration is said to be of four types - 1. Concentrating on the scriptural teaching is called Ājñā-vicaya dhyana, 2. To concentrate on means of refraining from bad thoughts - passions, attachment and aversion, etc is said to be Apāyavicaya dhyāna, 3. To concentrate on the inevitable retribution of pious as well as sinful thoughts and deeds is termed as Vipākavicaya dhyā na and 4. To concentrate on the form (Samsthāna) of the universe is Samsthāna-vicaya dhyana. A person who remains engaged in Dharma-dhyāna can be recognised by his voluntary inclination, interest and faith in the right faith and the scriptures that contain its teachings.
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D. White (pure) Concentration (Śukla-dhyāna) – The
concentration achieved when an aspirant totally withdraws from worldly thoughts and concentrates on the spirit and the spiritual subjects is said to be 'Pure meditation or Śukla-dhyāna'. This concentration is progressive in nature and starting
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