Book Title: ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 04
Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies
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Samvara: Such religious activities which counteract the karmic influx, should be reflected upon
Nirjar The twofold way of shedding the karmic matter should be considered Dharma: Pratimas of a householders and 10 Dharmas should be considered
Bodhidurlabha Anupreksa; enlightenment is rare, so one should reflect on the means of attaining it.
9. Raya as ro
The Raya as ro (162 G th s) deals with the religious duties of laymen and monks. Some scholars are of view that this is not the work of Kundakunda as it has a lot of Apabhra a impact, but it is not correct. This happened only due to ignorant copyists. There are many common ideas found in his work. Right faith is the root of the tree of liberation. Inauspicious mental attitude is inclined towards wicked and irreligious ones. Bhakti is every where necessary in religious activities. In order to realize tmatattva and Paratattva, study is a sure remedy. Attachment is bondage and non-attachment is liberation. The three jewels stand for Ga a and Gaccha, the various virtues mean Sangha, and Samaya is the pure Soul. The great monk should not be attached to gana etc., but he should cultivate three jewels with its attendant virtues, so that he will soon attain liberation.
This is the brief introduction to contribution of Kundakunda and his works to the development of Jainism in general and southern India in particular.
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