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## The Nature of Puny (Merit) and Papa (Demerit)
**Pancastikaya Prabhrit**
321. Now, the nature of Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) is explained: For a Jiva (soul) who has Moha (delusion), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (aversion), or Chittaprasada (mental tranquility) in its Bhava (state of being) or Manas (mind), its Parinam (consequence) will be either Shubha (auspicious) or Ashubha (inauspicious).
**Details:**
* When Darshanmoha (delusion in perception) arises, the Jiva lacks the taste for the true nature of the self (Nischya Shuddhatma) and the three jewels of conduct (Vyavahar Ratna Tray). The resulting consequence is Darshanmoha.
* When the Jiva experiences Vichitracharitramoha (delusion in conduct), it lacks the true understanding of the nature of the self (Nischya Vitaraga Charitra) and the conduct of vows (Vyavahar Vratadi). The resulting consequences are Raga (attachment) and Dvesha (aversion) towards the desirable and undesirable.
* When the Jiva experiences a mild form of Moha (delusion), it experiences Chittaprasada (mental tranquility).
**Summary:**
* Moha (delusion) and Dvesha (aversion) are Ashubha (inauspicious).
* Raga (attachment) towards undesirable objects is Ashubha (inauspicious).
* Raga (attachment) towards desirable objects like charity, worship, and vows is Shubha (auspicious).
* Chittaprasada (mental tranquility) is Shubha (auspicious).
This is the meaning of the Sutra. || 131 ||
**Explanation:**
This section discusses the nature of Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) in a single Sutra.
**Further Explanation:**
The following four verses discuss Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) in detail.
* The first verse states that the Bhavas (states of being) that are conducive to Puny (merit) or Papa (demerit) are different from the pure soul (Shuddhatma) which is characterized by infinite bliss.
* The second verse explains that Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) are not the true nature of the soul (Shuddhatma) but are rather temporary states of being that need to be overcome.
* The third verse refutes the Nyaya school of thought which considers both Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) as material entities.
* The fourth verse explains that the Jiva (soul) and Karma (action) are inseparable and have been bound together since time immemorial. Although the Jiva (soul) is inherently immaterial, it is considered material in a practical sense due to its long-standing association with Karma (action). This association leads to the binding of the Jiva (soul) with Karma (action).
These four verses complete the discussion on Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) in the fifth chapter of the Pancastikaya.
**Hindi Translation:**
**Uttanika:** Now, the nature of Bhavas (states of being) that are conducive to Puny (merit) and Papa (demerit) is explained.
**Anvaya Sahit Samanyarth:** (Ass) The Jiva (soul) (Bhavammi) whose Bhava (state of being) has (Moho) delusion, (Rago) attachment, (Dosho) aversion, and (Chittaprasado) mental tranquility (Viddidi) is present, (Tass) that Jiva (Suho) will experience auspicious (Va) or (Asuho) inauspicious (Va) (Parinamo) consequences.
**Vishesharth:** When Darshanmoha (delusion in perception) arises due to Karma (action), the Jiva lacks the taste for the true nature of the self (Nischya Shuddhatma) and the three jewels of conduct (Vyavahar Ratna Tray). Such a Jiva is considered to be an external soul (Bahiratma).