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Session 9: 11 (11) is as follows - The eleven sufferings of the Jina (or conqueror) arise due to the Karmas that are to be experienced. They are: hunger, thirst, cold, heat, mosquito bites, the need for bedding, killing, disease, contact with grass, and excrement. The use of the term "Jina" in the singular in the seventh (suffering) does not indicate that it is only applicable to the soul who has attained liberation (Samyak-Kewali) or to both Samyak-Kewali and Asamyak-Kewali. All commentaries on this session, from the commentary to the Sarvarthasiddhi to the Shrat-sagar, are silent on this subject. It is clearly mentioned in Bhagwati Sutra 8.8.342 that these eleven sufferings are present in both states of liberation. The Asamyak-Kewali, whose duration is only a moment, is entirely free from Yoga, hence, there is no possibility of their suffering. Therefore, the term 'Jina' should be understood as being used only for the Samyak-Kewali.
The Sutra 9:11 is uniformly used in both traditions. According to the Shvetambara tradition, the Karmas to be experienced by a Samyak-Kewali are as effective as the other three types of non-destructive Karmas, thus this Sutra aligns perfectly with the beliefs of the Shvetambaras. However, in the Digambara tradition, this Sutra does not hold the same meaning but rather an opposite meaning, or if interpreted based on reasoning, it is accepted only as 'treatment'. Digambara commentators argue that the Jinas do not experience sufferings like hunger because they are devoid of Mohaniya Karmas, which aid in the suffering of non-desirable sensations, even though the substance of Karmas remains in them. In other words, their Karmas exist in a material form but not in a sentient form, hence they do not experience non-desirable sensations. The Sarvarthasiddhi thus references 'treatment' to support this and based on this foundation, a coherent meaning of the Sutra is also accepted. However, because of the lack of Mohaniya causes, is it not logical that they do not experience sufferings like hunger? Indeed, even in the absence of sensation, experiences are accounted for based on the presence of material Karmas. In the same way, even in profound knowledge where there is cessation of thoughts, the results of actions are addressed similarly to meditative treatment. Other Digambara commentators have followed the revered author.