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they really are, then one cannot eradicate them and consequently, one would remain miserable only; hence, one must know Asrava (influx).
Further, the cause of all miseries is karmic bondage. If one does not know this then one would not make effort to get rid of it; then due to its instrumentality one would remain miserable. Therefore, one must know Bandha (Bondage).
And uprooting of Asrava (influx) is Samvara (stoppage); if one does not know its (Samvara's) differentia then one would not indulge in it; then influx (Asrava) only would continue, due to which misery alone would be caused both in present and in future. Therefore, one must know Samvara (stoppage).
Further, somewhat partial eradication of karmic bondage is termed as Nirjara (partial shedding off). If one does not know it, then he would not make effort to follow it; consequently, the karmic bondage would persist wholly, due to which misery alone would continue. Hence, one must know Nirjara (partial shedding off of impurity).
And the absolute uprooting of all sorts of karmic bondage is termed as Moksha (perfect liberation). If one does not identify it, he would not make effort for evolving it, then he will continue suffering from the agonies in the world produced by karmic bondage. Hence, one must know Moksha (liberation). Thus, one should know Jiva, Ajiva etc. seven Tattavas (realities).
Further, if someone may know the seven Tattvas from scripture but until "those are axactly so only” - such sort of a crystal clear conception is not evolved, what is then the advantage of such knowledge ? Therefore, right belief of Tattvas is fruitful. Thus, only on acquiring the true belief of Jiva etc. Tattvas, the purpose of eradicating miseries is accomplished. Hence, one should know that the Jiva etc. substances only are the purposeful substances (tattvas).
Further, specific details of these (Tattvas) are Punya (virtue) and papa (vice) etc; their true belief also is fruitful because detailed exposition is more effective than general exposition. Thus, these
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