ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 04

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

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karma.
12. Ka-Moha
Destruction of delusion, i.e., completes eradication of the 'Mohaniya Karma'. A true monk reaches this stage if he ascends by 'K apaka reni' eradicative ladder after 7th gu asth na and he certainly goes up and attains the omniscience in 13th gu asth na.
13. Sayoga Kevali
Sa=with, yoga=three channels of activity, i.e., mind, speech & body and Kevali / Jina means omniscient. This is the stage of J vana Mukti characterized by the total destruction of the four kinds of Gh ti- 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 "Agh ti Karmas" (non-destructive Karmas). Those who evolve out the Tirtha karas Name Karma become the Tirtha karas who reveals the true 'Dharma' (religion). Surrounded by celestial beings (gods & goddesses) and human beings who offer him devotion, the omniscient Tirthankara 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 "Ga adharas". The truth thus known is called "ruti" (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 'Agh ti karmas'. The soul who passes this stage is called "Siddha" A perfectly successful 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 Nirva) in the three worlds. The words fall short; rather have no power to describe his glory & attributes.
14. Ayogya-Kevali
Above discussion reveals that the arrangement of Gu asth nas' 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 'Pravacanas ra' verse No. 82 states: All the Arihantas attained 'Nirvana' by destroying the 'Karmas' in the same pathway of attaining Godhood- our salutations to them.
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