________________ Aim of Jainism To realize the original attributes of a Soul by removing Mithyatva and Kashaya and there by Freeing it from its bondage to Karma. -Questions: - What is Soul and its original Attributes? - What is Mithyatva, Kashaya, and Karma? - What are their Attribute or Qualities? - What is Bondage? - What is Freedom? - How is the Soul bounded by Karma? - How can one obtain a state of total freedom or pure consciousness? Answers require the proper knowledge of the Universe and its substances and their relationship with each other.