$JES 931 English Pratikramana Color E6

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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APPENDIX
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Siddha
Siddhas are liberated souls. They are no longer among us because they have completely ended the cycle of birth and death. They have destroyed all their Karma, and they do not acquire any new karma. This state of true freedom is called liberation. By destroying all 8 types of Karmas, Siddhas manifest 8 unique attributes as follows:
Eight Attributes of Siddhas
Presence of eight embellishments; Chhatra, Chämar, Dhajä (flag), bell, Kalash (sacred vessel), fan, swastika, and mirror around the Tirthankar
Meaning
4 Attributes by destroying Four Ghäti Karma Infinite knowledge
Anant-jnän
Jnänävaraniya
Karma
Infinite perception
Darshanävaraniya
Perfect conduct Infinite energy
Attributes
Anant-darshan
Anant-chäritra
Anant-virya
Akshaya-Sthiti Arupitva Aguru-Laghutva
4 Attributes by destroying Four Aghäti Karma Eternal happiness
Avyäbädha
Vedaniya Karma
sukha
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Immortality
Formlessness
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Name of Karma
Equality among all Siddhas
Karma
Mohaniya Karma Antaräya Karma
Ächärya
The teachings of Lord Mahävir are carried on by the Ächäryas. They are the spiritual leaders and the heads of the congregation of monks, nuns and lay people. They possess the following 36 qualities:
Äyushya Karma
Näma Karma Gotra Karma
Thirty Six Attributes of Ächäryas - Shvetämbar Tradition 18 Attributes with regards to elimination of 18 Impurities
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5 Attributes of self-control over the pleasures of the 5 senses Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Hearing
9 Attributes to follow 9 restrictions for observance of celibacy Not to live where lay people (Shrävaks and Shrävikäs) live
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