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## The Bondage of Karma in the Path of Knowledge
This passage discusses the bondage of karma in the different stages of the path of knowledge, specifically focusing on the **Manahparyaya** (mental perception) and **Mati** (intellectual) knowledge. It also mentions the **Samyama** (restraint) and **Shana** (spiritual power) paths, and their respective stages of bondage.
The passage begins by stating that the bondage of karma is discussed in the previous verses, specifically in the context of the **Trika** (threefold path) and the **Darshanmarg** (path of vision). It then moves on to explain the bondage of karma in the **Samyamamarg** and **Shanamarg**, highlighting the different stages of **Matijnana** (intellectual knowledge) and other types of knowledge.
**Verse 18** states: "All victories are achieved through time, and only through restraint can one overcome them. Only in the **Kevalidvik** (two-fold path of liberation) are there no more obstacles."
**Explanation:**
* **Manahparyaya Jnana:** This stage of knowledge encompasses seven **Gunasthanas** (stages of spiritual development), from **Pramattasanyata** (controlled by passions) to **Kshaya Kshaya** (destruction of passions). While **Manahparyaya Jnana** arises in the seventh **Gunasthan**, a monk can still fall back into the sixth **Gunasthan** due to carelessness. Those who possess this knowledge do not remain in the first five **Gunasthanas** (Mithyatva, etc.), as they are free from the **Kshayas** (passions). However, they do not remain in the last two **Gunasthanas** (thirteenth and fourteenth), as it is impossible to be free from passions while still experiencing them. Therefore, **Manahparyaya Jnana** is considered to exist from the sixth to the twelfth **Gunasthanas**.
* **Mati Jnana:** This stage of knowledge encompasses nine **Gunasthanas**, from **Avirat Samyagdristi** (unwavering right faith) to the ninth **Gunasthan**.
* **Samyamamarg:** This path encompasses three types of **Charitra** (conduct): **Samayik** (temporary vows), **Chhedopasthaniya** (partial vows), and **Pariharavishuddhi** (purified conduct). Each of these **Charitra** has its own stages of bondage, with **Pramattasanyata** being the lowest stage.
* **Shanamarg:** This path encompasses the **Avadhi Darshan** (clairvoyance) and **Keval Darshan** (omniscience) stages of **Darshanmarg**.
The passage concludes by stating that the detailed explanation of the bondage of karma in each stage of knowledge is provided in the verses that follow.