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The influence of attachment (moh) varies, being stronger in some and weaker in others. It is the nature of the soul to evolve. Therefore, knowingly or unknowingly, when the influence of attachment begins to lessen, the soul starts to progress towards liberation. It develops the strength to resist the most intense passions (rag) and break the first power of attachment. This state is called "pranidhi bhed" in Jain scriptures.
The task of a seeker (panthi) is indeed difficult. Once the intense knot of passions (rag-vesh) is loosened and broken, consider the journey almost complete. After this, the primary power of attachment weakens quickly, and the weakening of perception-attachment (darshan moh) automatically opens the path for the weakening of knowledge-attachment (jnana moh). On one hand, passions exert their full force, and on the other hand, the evolving soul also uses its energy to reduce their influence. In this spiritual battle, mental afflictions and the soul constantly struggle for victory.
* "Manthitti sudubheo bavakhad ghan roodh gooth garin. Jeevasma karma janilo ghan rag dhos parinamo." (1195)
* "Bhinnammi tammila bho sammattai mokkh hekanam. Soy dulllamo parissamchitt vidhayaai vihin." (1196)
* "So tattha parissammai ghor mahasamar nigayaichch. Vijjay siddhikale jahba vigya taha soni." (1197)
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