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The first Karma Granth, Shruta Jnana, Avadhi Jnana and Manah Paryaya Jnana, should be understood as Shruta Jnana Avarana, Avadhi Jnana Avarana, Manah Paryaya Jnana Avarana respectively.
Shruta Jnana Avarana is the Karma that covers Shruta Jnana.
Avadhi Jnana Avarana is the Karma that covers Avadhi Jnana.
Manah Paryaya Jnana Avarana is the Karma that covers Manah Paryaya Jnana.
Kevala Jnana Avarana is the Karma that covers Kevala Jnana.
The above five types of Jnana Avarana Karma are of two types: Sarvaghati and Deshaghati. The nature that completely destroys its Patia Jnana Guna is Sarvaghati, and the one that partially destroys its Ghatiya Jnana Guna is Deshaghati. Mati Jnana Avarana, Shruta Jnana Avarana, Avadhi Jnana Avarana, Manah Paryaya Jnana Avarana are all Deshaghati, and Kevala Jnana Avarana is Sarvaghati. Even though Kevala Jnana Avarana Karma is Sarvaghati, it cannot completely cover the Jnana Guna of the soul, but it completely inhibits Kevala Jnana.
The example of a doorkeeper is given for the nature of Darshan Avarana Karma. Just as a doorkeeper sitting at the royal gate does not allow anyone to see the king, similarly Darshan Avarana Karma does not allow the Jiva to see the objects.
- Stananga Sutra 241105