Introduction To Jainism

SR No.: 034405
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: SKPG Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre
Publication Year: 2015
Total Pages: 52
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 1 MB

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Kashayas and inauspicious unification (Combination) of mind speech & Action known as Ashubh Yoga and by sinful acts of 18 types, (18 Papasthanaks) a soul gets Karmic bondages of eight (8) types.
1. GNANAVARANIYA :
This karma obstructs virtue of knowledge possessed by Atma. It covers both direct and indirect form of knowledge as a result, ignorance, lack of intellect etc. are visible outwardly as a reflection of inner self.
2. DARSHANAVARANIYA:
This obstructs & block quality of vision of soul.
Vision power include Chakshu, Achakshu Darshan etc. (Visibility with the help of eyes or other senses) Five types of sleep blocking power of vision are also included in this.
3. VEDANIYA :
The functions of this karma is to make the experience of comfort - discomforts, in short pleasure & pains, enjoyment & sufferings by the inner self respectively.
4. MOHANIYA :
Mohaniya is one which attracts the inner self in false sense of happiness of worldly nature through attachment and miserable experience of pains by indulgence in Aversion. This further give rise to four kashayas Viz Anger, Pride, (ego) Deceit & Greed etc. resulting in cycle of Birth-life-death and innumerable modes of life in rotation for infinite times since infinite past. The false illusive understanding is also contribution of Mohaniya (Darshan Moha) karma. Mohaniya (Darshan Moha) karma. Teasing, laughter etc. are a result of this karma. Among eight karmas, this is most dangerous and karma with acute intensity of horrible nature.
5. AYUSHYA:
Because of this karma, a person lives, Adopts prana and takes birth and expires by way of death transgressing In next modes of life. This is the fruit (result - effect) of this karma.
6. NAAM :
To provide 'Jati' like one sensed upto Five senses to a living being is the function of this karma, subtle (invisible) & concrete
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(gross) form (visible), credit (fame) - Discredit, Good luck - Bad luck, Shape Colour taste etc. good or bad. This comes under various functions of this karma. This is illustrative and not complete.
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7. GOTRAA :
Getting best family tradition (Paternal Maternal i. e. kool & Jati) genius, effective personality etc. are obtained through this karma. Similarly inferior family tradition viz kool & Jati are also given by this karma. This karma obstructs Aguru - Laghu Quality of soul i.e. Neither Big or small state, Superiority or inferiority are given by this karma, according to type of bondage in last birth.
8. ANTARAYA :
Under effect of this Karma, if person is deserving, an item of need. It is available also but the feeling of donation is not aroused due to this karma. In the same manner, one does not get desired things, because of this karma. Acquired happiness etc. are not allowed to enjoy under effect of this karma. This Karma obstructs eternal power of the soul.
NAV TATVA (NINE SUBSTANCE)
For making entry into spiritual Zone, all liberation seeking soul (Atma) need to know "Nine Substance" Popularly known as "Nav Tatva" and ponder upon these tatvas (substances) with spiritual consciousness. These are the basic elements of Jain philosophy. In all Scriptures, Granths, and Agamas these basic substances are elaborately dealt with.
I. JEEV (TATVA)
A Jeev (Soul) is a living being, who survives or will survive in the Presence of Ayushya karma (Longitivity). Those living beings who have lived, are living and will live on the strength of Pran (strength, Ayushya & Respiration) are also called jeev. The pran is of two types Viz Dravya (material) & Bhava (abstract).
Dravya Pran consist of 10 types such as 5 Indriya Bala pran (strength of five senses) 3 Yoga Bala pran (Mind, speech & body) 1 Ayushya Bal Pran (Length of life) and Swasochhvas TOTAL 10
Bhava pran is of four kinds Viz.
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