Samkit Faith Practice Liberation

SR No.: 007764
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amit B Bhansali
Publisher: Amit B Bhansali
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 447
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 7 MB

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lacks the six core competencies (paryaaptis), he cannot attain samyaktva despite being in a state receptive to samyaktva as he lacks the ability for rational thought that only the competencies would have equipped him with. This is because he does not have the ability for cognitive thought that would have made it possible for him to dwell upon the teachings of the Jinaas and imbibe them.
Contemplation on the eternal teachings of the Jinaas (tattva vichaara) is essential for samyaktva.
This is why it is said that one who is sleeping cannot ever attain samyaktva (because his mind is not delving into the teachings of the Jinaas).
Thus, the attainment of samyaktva requires the full alertness of both, dravya (capacity} and bhaava {current application).
To conclude:
Living beings belonging to any of the four states of existence (gatis) can attain samyaktva provided they are:
1. Bhavya (the aptitude for attaining liberation)
2. Sangni (cognitive ability}
3. Paryaapta (have core competencies necessary for attaining liberation}
4. Manda kashaaya (have mild passions}
5. Vishuddha (have spiritual purity}
6. Jaagrita (spiritually aware}
7. Gynaana-Upayogii (have cognitive ability}
8. Shubha Leshyaa (auspicious hue of the soul*}
9. Karana Labdhi** (ability to effect spiritual gain and liberation)
*Jain doctrine states that souls have various hues depending on the purity of disposition of the person...the purer the person, the lighter the hue of his soul. Pure souls have white or pale yellow hues. The more blemished the person, the darker the hue of his soul. The souls of ardent, intensely hateful, vengeful and violent persons have a dark hue. Extremely passionate and violent people have
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