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FUNDAMENTALS OF JAINISM
Dhyana, or concentration of mind, thus, is the direct means of the attainment of moksha. It not only enables one to purge one's consciousness of all kinds of evil passions and inclinations by preventing the uncontrolled wandering of mind, but also destroys the veil of matter which bars the manifestation of one's divine powers and attributes-omniscience, bliss and the like. It is, therefore, not surprising that the Scripture should describe it as the sole means of escape from the bondage of samsâra, and should lay down the most minute instructions for its practising.
