Moksha Marg Prakashak

SR No.: 006760
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Todarmal Pandit
Publisher: Kundkund Kahan Digambar Jain Trust
Publication Year: 1992
Total Pages: 556
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 15 MB

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and if he knows them correctly and believes them accordingly then he is benefitted; therefore, he is called true believer.
Here it should be known that in not knowing or knowing correctly-incorrectly the non-concerned or concerned sustances, there happens the decrease or increase of one's knowledge; so, this much is the loss or gain of the Jiva and its instrumental cause is the Jnanavaran karma. But due to holding false or right belief about the concerned (essential) substances, there happens some more harm or benefit to this Jiva;so, its instrumental cause is Darshan Moha karma.
Question : Since belief is according to the knowledge, hence, belief appears to be related with Jnanavaran karma; how could the specificinstrumentality of Darshan Moha karma beestablished here?
Answer : All five-sensed rational beings possess the Kshayopashama(destruction cum subsidence)ofJnanavarana karma (i.e., manifestation of knowledge) necessary for effectuating belief of the Jiva etc., essential principles (Purposeful Tattvas). But the Dravyalingi Muni (a possessionless ascetic following complete conduct without right belief) studies even up to eleven Angas (out of the total 12 Angas of the whole scripture) and the Devas (Gods) of Graiveyaka heavens possess clairvoyance knowledge (Avadhijnan) etc.; in spite of possessing such a high degree of Kshayopashama of Jnanavarana karma they do not possess the right belief of Jiva etc., essential principles whereas the Tiryanchas (rational five-sensed animals) in spite of their having lesser degree of Kshayopashama of Jnanavarana karma may be found possessed with right belief of Jiva etc., essential principles. It is, therefore, understood that the belief does not evolve according to. (the kshayopashama of) Jnanavarana only; some other (instrumental) karma is there and that is Darshan Moha (faith-deluding karma). Owing to its rise, the Jiva is found with false belief; then he perversely believes the Jiva etc. essential Tattavas.
Purposeful and Purposeless Substances
(Principles) Question : Which are the purposeful and purposeless substances ?