ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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been further subdivided into four and the aspirant is cautioned and advised to give up the
former and pursue the latter. 18
Four divisions of mournful contemplation
Four divisions of cruel contemplation
Four divisions of virtuous contemplation
Four divisions of pure contemplation
18 Tattvärtha-sūtra, IX. 31-39
Contact with undesirable and unpleasant things and people Separation from the loved ones and dear things.
Anxiety about health and illness.
Craving for sensual pleasures
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Thoughts of violence
Thoughts of falsehood
Thoughts of theft
Thoughts of protecting material possessions and people
Reflections on the teachings of the Jinas Reflections on the shortcomings of passion Reflections on the fruit of karma Reflections on the universe
The first two types are inauspicious dhyāna or Yoga and the last two are auspicious. Both dhyāna or Yoga are used as synonyms and convey the same meaning in this context. Thus the system of Yoga in Jaina āgamas has been discussed through triple jewels, nine tattvas, two types of conduct, fourteen stages of spiritual development, twelve fold nirjara, advanced spiritual practices (pratimas), sallekhana etc.
Contemplation on different aspects of a Contemplation on one aspect of a substance Cessation of the yogas of a mind and speech Cessation of the yoga of subtle bodily activities
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