ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

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

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INTERNA
SCHOOL OF
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12. Ksina-moha
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Upasanta
moha
Sayogakevali
Ayogyakevali
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Subsidence of delusion. A true monk touches this stage then only when he ascends by 'upasamasreni (subsided ladder or flight of step) after 7" gunasthana This stage arises from the total subsidence of 'Mohaniyakarma', for a while and he falls back certainly due to rise of deluding karma.
Destruction of delusion, i.e., completes eradication of the 'Mohaniya Karma'. A true monk reaches this stage if he ascends by 'Kṣapaka Śreni eradicative ladder after 7 gunasthana and he certainly goes up and attains the omniscience in 13th guṇasthāna.
Sa-with, yoga-three channels of activity, i.e., mind, speech & body and Kevali | Jina means omniscient. This is the stage of Jivana-mukti characterized by the total destruction of the four kinds of Ghati-karmas (destructive Karmas) and possessing omni- perception, omniscience, infinite bliss, infinite power etc. natural traits, but indicating the association with the physical body due to operation of "Aghatikarmas" (non-destructive Karmas). Those who evolve out the Tirthamkara-nama-karma become the Tirthamkaras who reveals the true 'Dharma' (religion). Surrounded by celestial beings (gods & goddesses) and human beings who offer him devotion, the omniscient Tirthamkara explains the truth in "Om" voice called divine speech and it is interpreted into popular speech for the benefit of masses by the highly advanced disciple monks called "Ganadharas". The truth thus known is called "Śrut (revelation) and its perfect accuracy is guaranteed by the omniscience, which does not manifest until and unless the 'Mohaniya Karma' is totally annihilated. He (the omniscient) is totally free from partisan feeling because he has no trace of any attachment-aversion. He has conquered delusion so he is called "Jina". He is absolutely passionless; hence his revelation is cent percent true.
Ayogya = without mind, speech & body and Kevali =omniscient. This is the last stage on the path to liberation and is followed by the soul's ascent to "Nirvana" on the exhaustion of the 'Aghati karmas. The soul who passes this stage is called "Siddha" A perfectly successful
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