Agam 26 Prakirnak 03 Maha Pacchakhana Sutra

Author(s): Sagarmal Jain
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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reawaken them if the endeavour in their directions slackens and finally, to ensure lifelong adherence to them. Thus, besides the (right) knowledge, belief, and conduct, the Digambara tradition includes penance also as a part of
Ārādhanā. Bhaya (Fear) - The apprehension of some harm in future is called
fear or Bhaya. As per the Jaina precept, Bhaya is the particular disposition of the soul that comes into being due to the rise (coming to fruition) of a type of deluding karma. Fears are of seven types? – 1. Fear of (some harm in) this world (Ihaloka-bhaya), 2. Fear of (some harm in) the world hereafter (Paraloka-bhaya), 3. Fear of loss of possessions (Adāna-bhaya), 4. Fear of accidents (Akasmăta-bhaya), 5. Fear of sufferings (Vedana-bhaya), 6. Fear of death (Marana-bhaya), and 7. Fear of dishonour (Aślokabhaya).
Although the Digambara literature also mentions seven fears but their names and the order in which they are listed are somewhat different from those appearing in the Śveta-mbara literature. The seven fears mentioned in the Digambara literature are like this' – 1. Fear of this world (Ihalokabhaya), 2. Fear of the world hereafter (Paralokabhaya), 3. Fear of lack of protection Araksābhaya), 4. Fear of indulgence (Agupti-bhaya), 5. Fear of death (Marana-bhaya), 6. Fear of suffering (Vedanā bhaya) and 7. Fear of accidents (Akasmāt-bhaya).
Jainendra Siddhānta Kośa, Pt. I, p. 284. A. Sthānānga, 7/27. B. Śrī Jaina Siddhānta Bol Sangraha, Pt. 2, p. 268.