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## 188/Go. Sa. Jivakanda
## Verse 140
The destruction of white meditation and harmful karmas cannot possibly occur. This would lead to the absence of liberated souls (Jivanmukta). The absence of liberated souls (Ahenthi) would also affect the perfectly liberated souls (Siddha). Just as those who follow the Vedic path believe in the influence of liberation for worldly beings, similarly, the Mahant's view also suggests the influence of liberation. Therefore, those who desire liberation (Syadhadi) should accept the influence of all four types of knowledge (Sanjna) in the category of destruction (Kshapaka). How can the liberation of Kevalis (those who have conquered their passions) be possible if the knowledge of food (Pahaar Sanjna) is prohibited? How can the liberation of women (Mahilapon) be possible if the absence of the knowledge of attachment (Parigraha Sanjna) prevents them from ascending the category of destruction (Kshapaka)? The supreme scriptures (Parmagam) prohibit women from practicing restraint by abandoning their clothes. The previous scriptures (Pragmantra) - which describe the rules of wearing white clothes, etc. - are refuted by the logic and evidence of the present scriptures (Yugti-Pagam). This refutation makes those previous scriptures (Pragmantra) appear as false (Pragmabhās). Thus, the liberation of Kevalis and the liberation of women are prohibited.
**Doubt:** If these four types of knowledge are caused by contact with external objects, then shouldn't the knowledge of those who are in the state of non-distraction (Aparamatta Gunasthanavarti) be affected?
**Solution:** No, because the presence of these types of knowledge in those who are non-distracted is accepted through the process of reasoning (Upachaar).
The non-distracted and restrained beings (Aparamatta Sanayata) have three types of knowledge: fear, sexual desire, and attachment. This is because the absence of the stimulation of the non-perceivable karma (Asata Vedaniya Karma) prevents the knowledge of food (Ahaar Sanjna) in the non-distracted and restrained. However, the karmas that are the cause of fear, sexual desire, and attachment can still arise. Therefore, through reasoning (Upachaar), these three types of knowledge are present in them.
Thus, the fifth chapter of the Gommatasar Jivakanda, called "Sanjna Praroopana," is complete.
**"Margna-Mahaadhikār"**
**Mangalacharan:**
We praise the Jina, the destroyer of ignorance, who is the path to the supreme virtues (Dhamma Gun). We will speak of the great path (Maggan Mahahiyar) and its various aspects (Vivihhiyar).