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Atmasiddhi
meaning right perception in the absolute sense. That is the third phase of right perception, which is also known as Nishchay or experiential Samakit.
વર્ધમાન સમકિત થઈ, ટાળે મિથ્યાભાસ; ઉદય થાય ચારિત્રનો, વીતરાગપદ વાસ.
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Vardhamän Samakit Thai, Täle Mithyäbhäs,
Uday Thäy Chäritrano, Vitarägpad Väs.
As the perception enhances, the illusion comes to the end, with the advent of right conduct,
one abides in the totally detached state.
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Explanation & Discussion:
From the time one gains right perception, he starts losing interest in worldly activities and tries to stay away from indulging in defiling instincts. As such, the bondage of Karma continues to be steadily eradicated. The impact of the characterrelated delusive Karma is mainly experienced in the form of anger, ego, deception, and greed. But there are varying levels of those Karma. The most intense and grossest is Anantänubandhi, meaning the infinitely lasting category, which is overcome at the
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