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NAV TATTVA PART II : SAMVAR, NIRJARÄ AND MOKSHA 1. Jivs are represented by the people. 2. Ajiv is represented by the house. 3. Punya is represented by worldly enjoyment resulting from the nice cool breeze. 4. Päp is represented by worldly discomfort resulting from the sandstorm which brought dust
into the house. 5. Asrava is represented by the influx of dust through the doors and windows of the house,
which is similar to the influx of Karma particles to the soul. 6. Bandha is represented by the accumulation of dust in the house, which is similar to bondage
of Karma particles to the soul. 7. Samvar is represented by the closing of the doors and windows to stop the dust from coming
into the house, which is similar to the stoppage of influx of Karma particles to the soul. 8. Nirjara is represented by the cleaning up of accumulated dust from the house, which is
similar to shedding off accumulated karmic particles from the soul. 9. Moksha is represented by the clean house, which is similar to the shedding of all karmic
particles from the soul.
Truth is One; Sages call it by different name
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