ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

SR No.: 007712
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies
Publication Year: 2012
Total Pages: 404
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 13 MB

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Chapter XXXI is Caranavidhi and is like a mini encyclopedia of Right Conduct. Beginning with one to number thirty three it enumerates the strengths and the impediments on the path of emancipation as follows, 1 kind of non-restraint, 2 types of bondages, 3 kinds o punishments etc, 4 kinds of contemplations etc, 5-fold passions etc., 6-fold life forms etc., 7 types of fears etc., 8 kinds of pride, 9-fold celibacy, 10-fold virtues, 11-fold advanced spiritual practices of a householder, 12-fold advanced spiritual practices of an ascetic, 13 kinds of activities, 14 kinds of life forms, 15 kinds of evil gods, 16 chapters of Samavāyānga, 17 types of non-restraint, 18-fold celibacy, 19 chapters of Jñātā-dharmakathā, 20 places of disturbances, 21 defilements, 22 afflictions, 23 remaining chapters of Sūtrakstānga, 24 kinds of celestial beings, 25 contemplations of five Mahāvratas,, 26 chapters of three āgamas viz Daśāsrutaskandha, Brhatkalpa and Vyavahāra Sūtra, 27 qualities of an ascetic, 28 chapters of Ācārānga, 29 subjects of false knowledge, 30 places of delusion producing karma, 31 qualities of Siddhas, 32 points on Yoga and 33 disrespects are mentioned. Notes on these are spread in different agamas particularly Samavāyānga, Āvaśyaka, etc.
Chapter XXXIII is an exposition of the eight-fold karma theory with its multifold divisions (148). The concept of karma has been thoroughly analyzed and enumerated with the minutest details in Jaina canonical literature and also in post canonical literature and Digambara literature. Knowledge and right understanding of the karma theory inspires one to be responsible and to exert for self-realization and purification without delay. The Arihantas and Siddhas serve as role models and inspire the aspirants to discover and tap the latent potential of Godhood.
Chapter XXXIV elucidates the six kinds of leśyās under eleven heads. Leśyās are painting thoughts or colouring the soul in transmigration. Passions and vibrations of mind, body and speech build the aura of every individual. Colour taste, smell, touch etc. of each leśyā is cited by various similes. Black leśyā (Krsna) is associated with violence, cruelty and lack of restraint; blue (Nīla) with jealousy, anger, ignorance, deceit and greed; grey (Kapota) with crookedness, hypocrisy and impoliteness; red (Tejo) with humility, calmness, righteousness; yellow (Padma) with gradual disappearance of passions such as anger, deceit and greed. 26 white (śukla) with purity, spotlessness, equanimity and passionless state.
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