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Shukla Pakshii: Only bhavya souls can become shukla pakshii {have light hues of the soul). And once they do become Shukla Pakshii, they will not stay in transmigration for more than half Pudgala Paraavartana Kaala'. Within that time, they are certain to attain liberation. After attaining the Shukla Paksha, the soul attains samyaktva (enlightened perception within a duration that ranges from less than 48 minutes to slightly less than "half Pudgala Paraavartana Kaala'.
One who has attained samyaktva is known as “Parita sansaarii' and attains liberation well within ‘half Pudgala Paraavartana Kaala'.
Point to note: The living being is ‘Krishna Pakshii' or 'Shukla Pakshii' depends on the ‘kaala'. Not on whether the soul has samyaktva or not.
In brief, bhavya living beings enter the charamaavarta kaala' {final period before liberation if they are to attain liberation within one Pudgala Paraavartana Kaala'. If not, they remain in the ‘acharamaavarta kaala' where liberation is a distant goal.
Abhavya living beings who love indulging in worldly pleasures are known as 'Bhavaabhinandii? {those who welcome transmigration. They show eight distinct characteristics (lakshanas).
As mentioned in 14 gunsthaanaka by Shree Chandrashekhar maharaashaaheb:
"Kshudo lobharatidino matsari bhaywaana shath.
Agno bhavaabhinandi sthaanishfallaarambha sadagata." - Gunsthaana Mokshnaa Sopaan, Verse 2 (chapter), (Page 45, Author: Dr. Ketaki Shah, Publisher: Dariyaapuri Jain Samiti, (Navrangpura) Ahmedabad, (Gujarat) year 2010)
1. Shallow
2. Avaricious
3. Poor
4. Envious
5. Fearful
6. Fraudulent
7. Ignorant
8. Indulges in pointless violence
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| SR No. | 007764 |
| Book Title | Samkit Faith Practice Liberation |
| 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 |