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62
Tattvarthasutra
[2. 26-31
The consideration of specific activity is to achieve benefit and avoid harm. This specific activity is referred to as 'sampradharana' in the scriptures. This term pertains to the mind's function, which is clearly evident in the divine beings, hellish beings, beings in the womb, and beings in the womb of animals. Therefore, these are considered to have minds.
Question - Do creatures like worms and ants not strive to attain their desires and abandon what is undesirable?
Answer - They do. The question then arises, why is 'sampradharana' not considered in them?
Answer - Even in worms, there exists an extremely subtle mind; hence, they engage in activities leading to benefit and abstain from harm. However, their actions are only beneficial for their physical journey, nothing more. Here, a sufficiently developed mind is delineated, which allows further contemplation beyond mere physical journey, such as the remembrance of past births—this level of contemplative ability is what is referred to as 'sampradharana.' Only divine beings, hellish beings, beings in the womb, and beings in the womb of animals possess this designation. Therefore, they alone are referred to as 'samana-sak.' 23-25.
Interval 2: Five aspects related to movement
In the case of movement, karma yoga is present. 26. The movement is along the path. 27. The movement of a liberated soul is without distinction. 28. The movement of a worldly soul can be with distinction or without distinction.
1. Refer to Jñānabindu Prakaraṇa, Yashovijaya Jain Granthamālā, 10 144.
2. For a clearer understanding, see the appendix of the word 'anāhāraka' in Hindi Chautha Karmagrantha, p. 143.