ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 03

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

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effect of the karma, 5.Kṣāyikabhāva (KS) resulting from annihilation of the effect of the karma.
2.4. Lesyaas Bhāva-dhārā and its Relation to Kaṣāya and Yoga
Lesya, is postulated to relate to the Bhāva-dhārā or the stream of emotions, feelings and instincts, originating from the dynamic interactions of adhyavasaya with karma induced kaṣāya and the resulting psycho-physical activities (Yoga) of the living organism. Adhyavasaya isthe motivation/power of the soul remaining unobstructed by the karmic body, kaṣāya are the primal instincts and feelings (such as anger, pride, greed and deceit) induced by the karmic-body and yoga represents the complex of mental, verbal and physical activities performed by the living being.
Thus, Lesya can be considered as a complex entity representing the interaction dynamics of the soul (consciousness) and the karmic body with the psycho-physical actions performed by the physical body. Lesya can be modified by the instant change in the state and power of the consciousness, thus allowing scope for effort (puruṣārtha) in modification of behavior and diluting karmic determinism. This is depicted in a simple model in the figure 1.
Leshya Links Subtle- and Gross-Body
Karmic-Body
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Soul
Physical and Social Environment
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Karmon*
Kashaya
Chitta
Bhava
T Leshya
Bioenergetics
Gene Expression
Neural Plasticity
Behavior (Yoga)
(Mental, Vocal & Physical Activity)
Invisible Subtle-Body
Fig. 1: A Simple Model depicting interactions between subtle body and gross physical body
mediated via Leśyā
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Physical-Body