Apporva Avasar

Author(s): Shrimad Rajchandra,
Publisher: USA Jain Study Group NY

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12. Ksheen Moba (Complete Detachment): Those aspirants who were destroying their Deluding (Mohaniya) karmas as they were progressing (KSHAPAK SHRENEE), move directly from the tenth to this the twelfth stage without going through the eleventh. By the end of this stage, all forms (Prakriti) of Darshana Mohaniya (which occured in the 4th stage) and Charitra Mohaniya Karmas are gone and the soul has become "Vitaraga". At the end of this stage the remaining three Ghati Karmas (namely: Gnanavaraniya, Darshanavaraniya and Antaraya) are completely destroyed and the soul moves to the next stage of KEVALI. The four body related "Aghati" Karmas (AYU, NAMA, GOTRA and VEDANIYA) still remain.
13. Sayogi Kevali (Omniscient Souls): This is the stage of spiritual perfection. In this stage the soul has infinite knowledge (Gnan), Perception (Darshan) and Energy (Virya). However, the soul still resides in the body and continues the activities of mind, speech and body but acts only as a knower and observer, hence the name "SAYOGI KEVALI". KEVALIS in this stage spend their lifetime in preaching the religion (Example: Gautamswami). Those KEVALIS who rejuvenate the religion during this stage are called Tirthankaras (Example: Mahavirswami). At the end of this stage, these souls in "Shukla Dhyan" begin the final preparations of eliminating the four remaining karmas (namely, AYU, NAMA, GOTRA and VEDANIYA) through the process of "SAMUDGHAT" if necessary.
14. Ayogi Kevali: At the beginning of this stage, the KEVALI disassociates his soul from the physical body and becomes "AYOGI KEVALI”. This stage last for a very short duration (the time required to pronounce five simple letters). At the end of this stage, the soul rises to "Siddhashila". In Siddhashila the soul resides in eternal bliss and free from all bondage. This is the final goal and ultimate aspiration of all souls. This marks the end of the journey.
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