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The pure soul is the only religion, self-purification is the only religion, therefore the opposite is irreligion. But just as a crystal gem, though inherently pure, becomes covered with an overlay due to external impurities like a red flower, similarly, the purity of the soul is obscured by the generation of raga-shreshtha-mahadi-vibhav, resulting from external impurities in the form of karma. When these impurities are removed, just as the crystal shines in its own pure, natural form, similarly, when raga-adi-vibhav impurities are removed, the soul shines in its own pure, natural form. The soul's pure, inherent nature is always present, unaffected by the three times (past, present, future), it is simply revealed when the covering is removed. Thus, the extent to which the covering is removed, the vibhav impurities are eliminated, and the state of being free from impurities is attained, to that extent the attainment of this soul-religion is achieved. And this state of being free from impurities manifests progressively, starting from the state of samyag-darshan and culminating in liberation. Therefore, this process of revealing the pure soul-nature is the essence of all pure religious practices, this definition is completely true.
Just as purity is the nature of the crystal, so is it the nature of the soul; just as the Jina-Vira illuminates the religion, so is the absence of strong passions. The extent to which Shri Simandhar is free from impurities, that is the religion; from the state of samyag-darshan, one attains liberation. - Shri Yashovijayaji.
"The way the soul attains its own nature is the way of religion. The way the soul attains another nature is the way of something else, not the way of religion." - Shrimad Rajchandra, Patranka 329. (43)
The five-fold yoga, as described in Jain scriptures, is a shining example of this pure religious practice, where the main definition "the union with liberation" truly applies. This yoga, with its five stages, is described as adhyaya, bhavana, dhyana, samata, and vritti-kshaya, progressively becoming more excellent (see Babindu 358-367).
The action that is done with one's own nature is called adhyatma, the action that is done with another's nature is not called adhyatma... Shri Shreyansak's name is adhyatma, the essence of dhyana, the essence of dravya is adhyatma; the essence of bhavana is with one's own qualities, that is firm. - Shri Anandghanaji.
(2) The suppression of mental activities is yoga, according to the sage Patanjali, this definition also points to the same purpose, because when mental activities are suppressed...