Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

Author(s): Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta

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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
(Lokakasha) and helps in maintaining static position of matters. As a traveller naturally capable of resting cannot rest without the shade of a tree, the pudgala and soul though capable of resting cannot do so without the aid of Adharmastikaya.
Formerly this concept of the existence of Dharmastikaya and Adharmastikaya of the Jains was under-estimated by many philosophers but modern discovery of ether and its utility for motivating sound has humiliated them. In short, elements helping motion and stability of matters were first comprehended by Jain philosophy. (3) Akashastikaya (space): It has been discussed above. (4) Kala (Time). Time helps us to apprehend the period of existence of any matter. The duration of the past, present and future, and existence of a substance can be apprehended only with the help of time. (5) Pudgalastikaya (matter): It is matter, characterised by atoms possessed of assemblance into molecules and disruption. Matter has many characteristics like form, smell, touch and sound "Purana" means assemblance and "Galana" means disruption. These five elements are without consciousness. They are nonsentient and the sixth element is soul which is full of life activity (consciousness). It is sentient. Much still reniains to be discussed about 'soul but in brief, we might say about “Pudgala" (matter) that they are responsible for the degradation of soul.
PUDGALAS (LIFELESS MATTERS) CONTAMINATE THE SOUL
Sonorous sound, attractive charm, fragrant smell, delicious dishes, and tender touch degrade or contaminate the soul. You indeed cannot enjoy sleep in rough bed.
Once an ugly daughter of a wealthy man was not accepted in marriage by many young men. Any how she was married to a beggar who was enriched with palatial buildings, gay dresses and ample property. Afterwards, when he embraced his ugly wife, he was so much annoyed that he left everything and ran away.
Senses are like frivolous-unsteady horses. If you excite them they will lead you astray. They shall plod the proper path only when checked with reins of preachings proclaimed by Lord Jineshvara. You are sure to be doomed if enticed by objects of senses. It is advisable to avoid them. Sensual pleasures are like jaggery