Basic Jain Culture Non Possession

Author(s): Padamchand Shastri, N L Jain
Publisher: Veer Seva Mandir Trust

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(iii) The destruction of three destructive karmas results from singleverbal-intransitive form of absolute meditation(Ekatva-vitarka-vicara). (iv) The destruction of four non-destructive karmas results from the fourth variety of pure meditation. (v) There can be no meditation without predilection in nine spiritual categories (padarthas), or in other words, only the right faithed one is eligible for proper meditation.
The indication about the eligibility for meditation by Umasvami makes it evident that the meditation meant by him is only that which leads to karmic stoppage and shedding and ultimately to salvation. Had the acharya intended to mean influxing or mental concentration activity by it, he would not have added the word supreme bodyjointed' (Uttama-sanhananasya) in the aphorism to indicate eligibility for meditation. It is so because the meditation in the form of mental activity is always practiced by common man and even the wrongfaithed individuals.
When we consider the aphorism defining meditation, we find a meaningful word there 'Ekagra cintanirodha' or fixing of mind on one object. The word fixation on one point prominently (Ekagra Cinta) means meditation is thinking on one object prominently. Now, consider, where is the place for other entity when one fixes his mind on one entity? If there is place for other entity, where stands the fixation on one entity only? The meaning of'Fixation of mind on one' indicates that there is no option for any other. And when the 'other' is off naturally, what is the use of the word 'fixation' (Nirodha) in the aphorism? Under this state, it would serve our purpose if the acharya has mentioned "Thinking' on one subjeet or object only as meditation. It would have strengthened the mental activity and all the four Dharmya dhyanas would have come under the purview of meditation.
Further, if acharya had to say anything, he would have stated 'Rodha' (blocking) instead of 'Nirodha' (Fixation), as in those periods,