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Liberation
In the ninth chapter, the concepts of Samvara and Nirjara are described. Now, in this tenth and final chapter, the principle of liberation is being delineated.
The origin of Kaivalya occurs through the destruction of Moh, the removal of the knowledge veil (Jñānāvaraṇa), the attitude veil (Darśanāvaraṇa), and the destruction of the obstacles (Antaraaya); thus arises Kevalajñāna. 1. Kevalajñāna manifests through the destruction of Moh and the veils of knowledge, perception, and obstacles.
Before attaining liberation, the emergence of Keval-upayoga (omniscience, all-seeingness) is considered essential in Jain philosophy. Therefore, while describing the nature of liberation, the reasons for the occurrence of Keval-upayoga have already been made clear. With the destruction of binding karmas, the innate consciousness becomes unclouded, resulting in the manifestation of Keval-upayoga. Among the four binding karmas, Moh is weakened first, and only after the internal moment does the degradation of the three karmas — knowledge veil, perception veil, and obstacles — occur. Moh is the most powerful; therefore, the destruction of other karmas is only possible after its annihilation. Keval-upayoga refers to the complete awareness of both general and specific types. This is the state of omniscience and all-seeingness. 1. The ultimate destruction of karmas and the nature of liberation:
The binding cause arises from the abandonment of them through Nirjara. 2.
The total destruction of karmas is liberation. 3. The ultimate destruction of karmas occurs due to the absence of binding causes and through Nirjara. The total destruction of all karmas is liberation.
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