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The two gathas, starting with "Nichchayane", expound the path to liberation, beginning with the five astikayas. Following that, the sutra starting with "Jena Vijana" emphasizes that whoever experiences the supreme joy of pure soul-consciousness, beyond the senses, is the one who has transcended the illusion of existence. Then, the sutra starting with "Dasanana Charittani" in the eighth section, emphasizes that liberation and the bondage of karma are achieved through the three jewels of knowledge, conduct, and faith, respectively.
Further, the five gathas starting with "Annanado Nani" explain that even though one is capable of attaining the state of perfect samadhi, characterized by the absence of duality, if one chooses to follow a path of attachment, then it is considered gross liberation. However, if one strives for that state but due to lack of resources, resorts to using good for bad purposes, then it is considered subtle liberation.
Following that, the two sutras starting with "Sapadalda" emphasize that even though one may not attain liberation immediately due to the karmic consequences of their actions, the knowledge of the nine substances, including Tirthankaras and other liberated souls, along with devotion, will eventually lead to the accumulation of resources for pure and unblemished liberation in the future.
The sutra starting with "Taha Nichudikamo" explains that the ultimate goal of this entire doctrine, starting with the five astikayas, is to achieve liberation, which is characterized by the absence of attachment. Finally, the gatha-sutra starting with "Maggappabhavanatu" concludes the doctrine, summarizing the essence of the teachings.
Thus, the third Mahaadhikaran, with its twelve sections, provides a detailed explanation of liberation and the path to liberation.
**Explanation:**
The text explains that the first part of the gathas describes the nature of the soul, while the second part describes the conduct that leads to liberation. Alternatively, it can be interpreted that knowledge, faith, and conduct are the nature of the soul. The text then elaborates on the characteristics of the soul, including its inherent purity, its ability to perceive both general and specific aspects of reality, and its freedom from the influence of the senses.
The text further explains that the conduct that leads to liberation is characterized by the absence of attachment, aversion, and delusion. This conduct is described as being "unwavering" and "unblemished." The text emphasizes that this conduct is the only cause of liberation and that all other causes are ultimately illusory.
The text concludes by urging the reader to constantly contemplate the nature of the soul and the conduct that leads to liberation. It warns that those who are attached to the illusory world will continue to suffer for an infinite amount of time.