ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

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

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accomplished soul free from Karmic matter & body & body possessed of omni-perception, omniscience, infinite bliss, and infinite power etc. natural traits in fully blossomed state. He is now no longer subject to any depressing influence of matter. He rises up immediately to the top most part of the universe to reside there for ever in the enjoyment of all those divine attributes which we may have never dreamt of. He the "Siddha" being the ideal of absolute perfection becomes the object of meditation and worship for we all the "Bhavyas" (souls capable to attain Nirvāṇa) in the three worlds. The words fall short; rather have no power to describe his glory & attributes.
Above discussion reveals that the arrangement of 'Gunasthānas' is not based on any artificial path but it is based upon the natural effects observable in the being who takes himself scientifically in hand to control his destiny.
Jainism is nothing but the path of purification of soul and the science of attaining Godhood. Jainism is the illuminator of the path to liberation and also encourages the mundane beings to follow that path and assures that those who follow this path will definitely attain all blissful state of Godhood. Therefore, knowing and experiencing our souls is utmost necessary for the destruction of delusion and knowing the Arihantas (embodied omniscient God) in respect of their substance, attributes and modification is very essential to know our own souls.
Kundakunda in his 'Pravacanasāra'verse No. 82 declares:
All the Arihantas attained 'Nirvana' by destroying the 'Karmas in the same pathway of attaining Godhood- our salutations to them.
In annotation of this verse Amrtacandra says:
"Let there be no more exposition and discussion. My understanding is settled well"."
In the introduction of this verse he has written that “This is the only path of spiritual advancement as experienced and revealed by the omniscient Beings. Thus I have corrected/systematized my own understanding".
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