Jain Society Lansing MI 2000 05 Pratistha

SR No.: 528511
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jain Center Lansing MI
Publisher: USA Jain Center Lansing MI
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 108
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Souvenir Jain Center MI Lansing, & USA
File Size: 4 MB

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have a total faith in the preachings of Tirthankars (Arihantas or Jain Gods), and their scriptures known as agams.
Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana)
Right knowledge is the true, correct, proper, and relevant knowledge of the reality. To understand reality, one should know the constituent elements of the universe and their relationship. From the practical point of view, right knowledge means the proper knowledge of the six universal substances and the nine principles or tattvas.
Six Universal Substances are:
Soul, matter, motion, rest, space, and time
Nine Tattvas are:
Philosophically, the knowledge of reality is known as the theory of nonabsolutism (Anekantavada) and calls for an attitude of openness. Our limitations of knowledge dictate a style of relativity. The style of Syadvada allows no room for assertions. This Jain theory of knowledge, incorporating the two principles of nonabsolution and relativity, has made an esteemed contribution toward liberalizing the mind of human being.
Soul, matter, asrava, bandh, punya, papa, samvara, nirjara, and moksha
Right knowledge makes us examine in detail the matter brought into the mind by right perception or conviction. Both are mental processes. Right knowledge must be free from three main defects: doubt, delusion, and indefiniteness.
Right Conduct (Samyak Charitrya)
Proper, correct, appropriate, and truly natural conduct of the living being (soul) is known. as right conduct. The main goal for a human being is to free himself from attachment (raga) and aversion (dvesha). That is to be free from all impure activities of thought, word, and deed. This will attain the state of perfect equanimity. For practical purposes, right conduct comprises ethical codes, rules, and disciplines, which a human being is required to pursue for the ultimate freedom. This resolves into taking the five great vows of an ascetic or twelve limited vows of a householder.
Non-violence
Truth
Non-stealing
Chastity
-Ahimsa
-Satya
-Achaurya -Brahmacharya
-Aparigraha
Non-possession/Non-attachment
Right faith and right knowledge are required for right conduct, and all are interdependent. Jains dedicate themselves to proper conduct through vows and subvows.
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