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Āśrava
VI) Samvara
VII) Nirjarā
VIII) Bandha
IX) Mōkşa
These nine elements are grouped into three divisions.
(A) Jñeya-worth knowing :
(1) Jiya - soul
(2) Ajiya-matter
(8) Bandha
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(7) Nirjarā
(9) Mōkşa
(3) Punya
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fusion of soul with matter-evil action.
restrains fusion, good conduct.
elimination or annihilation of Karman.
(B) Heya - worth discarding:
(4) Pāpa
(5) Āśrava
bondage of Karman in space points of Soul. absolute freedom, the final pure natural state.
ĀTMĀ The Self....
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Its attributes, life forces, qualities, all living beings, etc.
(C) Upādēya-worth accepting, achieving :
(6) Samvara
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Karman qualities, energies, its sources which affect the Soul.
sin, woe, demerit.
inflow of matter-Karmic energies, desires, passions, etc.
bondage-assimilation of Karman in Soul's space points.
restrain, block the flow of subtle Karmic, matter.
Punya acquired with a motive of worldly benefits generates the cycle of rebirths hence 'Heya'.
to discard, remove Karmic impurities.
absolute freedom, pure natural state.
(merit, weal) is both 'Heya' & 'Upsdēya', it is like a gold shackle.
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