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The five-fold substance (Panchaastikaya) is the nectar of immortality.
(271) Delusion (Moha) is destroyed, therefore the light of knowledge (Jnana Jyoti) manifests due to the knowledge of the true nature (Swaroop). Therefore, attachment and aversion (Raga-Dvesha) are pacified and cease. Therefore, the bondage of the past and the future (Aavarana and Aayushya) is destroyed. Therefore, due to the absence of the cause of future bondage, the true nature (Swaroop) always shines and remains powerful (Pratapvant). ||104||
Thus, the first Shruta Skandha, named "Shaddravya-Panchaastikaya Varnan", in the commentary called "Samaya Vyakhya", is completed.
(Translation of the Sanskrit commentary)
Now, the sequence of the cause of liberation from suffering is explained.
(Muni Doon) Knowing this (Etam) - this directly perceived, eternally blissful, pure soul substance (Jivaastikaya Lakshana) as the true meaning (Artha) of the specific object (Vishishta Padartha), and relying on (Tam Anu) this pure soul substance (Jivaastikaya Lakshana) as the meaning (Artha) to be understood. (Gamanujjudo) Eager to experience (Gamanodyata) and immersed in it (Tanmayatva), (Nihadamoho) free from the delusion (Moha) that hinders the attainment of true knowledge (Samyaktvapratibandhakadarshanamoha) - the realization that the pure soul (Shuddhatma) is the only object worthy of pursuit (Ruciroopa Nishchaya Samyaktvapratibandhakadarshanamoha). Therefore, delusion is destroyed (Nishta Darshanamoha). (Pasami Idaraagadoso) Due to the absence of the delusion (Moha) that hinders the practice of right conduct (Charitra) - the delusion that arises from the attachment to the changing nature of the soul (Nishchalatmaparinatiroopa Nishchaya Charitrapratikulcharitramohodaya) - attachment and aversion (Raga-Dvesha) are pacified. Thus, when there is knowledge of the difference between the self and the non-self (Swaraparayo: Bhedajnaane), and when there is true knowledge (Samyaktv) and right conduct (Charitra) based on the pure soul (Shuddhatma), then (Havdi) it happens. How? (Hadaparaavaro) Destroyed (Hataparaapara). Here, liberation (Moksha) is referred to by the word "Para" because it is the foundation of the qualities like supreme bliss (Paramanandajnaana). The word "Para" refers to liberation (Moksha), and "Apara" refers to the cycle of birth and death (Samsara), which is different from liberation. Therefore, the cycle of birth and death is destroyed (Nishta Paraapara). Who is this? (Jeevo) The aspiring soul (Bhavya Jeeva). ||104||
Thus, two verses (Gatha) have been explained in the sixth section (Sthala), which deals with the fruits of knowing the five-fold substance (Panchaastikaya Parijnaana Phala).
In the first major section (Mahaadhikara), the eighth sub-section (Antaradhikara) known as "Chulika" is to be understood, which consists of eight verses (Gatha) and six sections (Sthala).
In this treatise on the five-fold substance (Panchaastikaya Praabhrut Grantha), the following have been explained in the order mentioned earlier:
- The commentary on the word "Samaya" (Samaya Shabda Peethika) in seven verses (Gatha).
- The commentary on the substance (Dravya Peethika) in fourteen verses (Gatha).
- The importance of right knowledge, conduct, and time (Nishchaya Vyavahar Kaal Mukhyata) in five verses (Gatha).
- The explanation of the soul substance (Jivaastikaya Vyakhyana) in thirty-five verses (Gatha).
- The explanation of the matter substance (Pudgalaastikaya Vyakhyana) in ten verses (Gatha).
- The description of the duality of merit and demerit (Dharmaadharmaastikadwaya Vivaran) in seven verses (Gatha).
- The explanation of the space substance (Aakaashaastikaya Vyakhyana) in seven verses (Gatha).
- The importance of the "Chulika" (Chulika Mukhyatva) in eight verses (Gatha).
Thus, a total of one hundred and eleven verses (Gatha) and eight sub-sections (Adhikara) have been explained.
This first major section (Mahaadhikara) named "Panchaastikaya Shaddravya Praatipadan", written by Shri Jayasenaacharya, in the commentary called "Taatparya Vritti", is completed. ||1||
(Translation of the Hindi commentary)
(Uththanika) Now, the sequence of the means of liberation from suffering is explained.
(Anvaya Sahit Samaanyarth) [Etad] This essence of this treatise (Grantha) - the soul substance (Atma Padartha) - [Muni Uun] knowing (Jan Karke) [Tadanu Gamanujjudo] the aspiring soul (Jeeva) eager to experience (Anubhav Karneka Udyami) [Nihadamoho] destroying (Nash Karke) false belief (Mithyaadarshan) [Pasamiyaragadoso] pacifying (Shant Karta Hua) attachment and aversion (Raga-Dvesha) [Hridaparaavaro] crossing over (Par) from the cycle of birth and death (Samsara) [Havdi] becomes (Ho Jata Hai).
(Vishesharth) This directly perceived (Pratyakshibhut) eternally blissful (Nitya Anandamayi) pure soul substance (Shuddha Jivaastikaya Roopa Padartha) -