Introduction To Jainism

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: SKPG Jain Philosophical and Literary Research Centre

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$310 ISISKA INTRODUCTION TO JAINISMIDAHO BASE and 'KRUSHI' (Farming & Agriculture), and hereonly Tirthankaras are born (Take birth).
SIX LESHYAS (SPIRITUAL REFLECTION) Krishna, Neel and Kapot Leshya shows result of engagement In Non Religious (unethical - undesirable) activities, and top Tejo Padma and Shukla Leshyas are not non religious, They show result of Atma engaged in Auspicious, more Auspicious, & most auspicious activites, as also pure reflection of the inner spirit of soul.
SANGNA (DESIRES) The soul (Atma) & karmas are related with each other eternally in past, (infinite past). Eight karmas are indicated in Jain philosophy, of them one Mohaniya karma is most powerful of all, and have a tremendous grip and influence on Atma (soul, Innerself). While the other seven karmas only cover up (block) the original form and basic qualities of spiritual self, whereas Mohaniya karma perverts & corrupts the quality form of the soul (Atma). Because of these karmas, in living beings, various instincts and attitudes (mental) are born which in Jain terminology, is called as "SANGNA".
Sangna means attitude or instinct. Sangna also means as murchha, deep attachment, inclination, 'Asakti', deep inclination of enchantment and attraction through Raga bhava (worldly, sensual love) Modern psychology identifies this characteristics as natural and simply, reflection of instincts, as given by Jain philosophy is "SANGNA" There are Ten Sangnas of such type, as under:• Thought, cravings and instincts, for food consumption, edible
items, and drinks etc. called AAHAR SANGNA. • Thought & feeling of fear (worry) i. e. BHAYA - SANGNA. • Sexual thoughts and instincts are termed as MAITHUN SANGNA. • Ownership right, attitude of intimacy, thought, attachments &
affection is "PARIGRAHA SANGNA" i. e. instinct of
Possessiveness. • Instinct & thought of Anger is KRODH SANGNA. • Instinct & thought of Pride - ego is MAAN SANGNA. • Instinct & thought of Deceipt - fraud is MAYA SANGNA. • Instinct & thought of Greed, Temptation, Hoarding, acquisition,
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collection is LOBHA SANGNA. Instinct & thought of traditional imitation and following mass as, one sheep following other in line called GADARIA PRAVAH IS OGHA
SANGNA. • Instinct and thought to stick to a particular belief in a conservative manner is LOK SANGNA.
In "Vyakhya Pragnapti Sootra one of the ANGA Sootra, also known as BHAGAVATI SOOTRA, it is said that Hellish beings (Staying in hell) have excessive fear instinct, Celestial beings have excessive possessive instinct, Tiryanch (Animals, birds)etc. have excessive hunger (eating food) etc. instinct, and in Human beings, sexual instinct is in abundance.
Aahar Sangna is reduced by penance, can be Regulated by consuming and nutritious food. A conduct, to instill fearlessness, towards other beings would help in becoming fearless, Penance, company of holy, pious and gentlemen (satsang), accompanied by simple nutritious food would control and help reducing sexual instinct, whereas, feeling and attitude of renunciation by way of Donations to charitable trusts, institutions, would go a long way in reducing Possessiveness or instinct of Parigraha & attachment towards wealth. etc.
PARISAHA & UPASARGA These are technical & Typical words in Jain Vocabulary, specifically found, used in Agamic literature, at many places. The pains which are easily bearable or which should be tolerated with inner strength (spiritual power) is called Parishaha i.e. voluntary acceptance of suffering, is known to be familiar with Jain Monks (M&F) & Saints. They undergo such painful experience with calm, quiet, cool & balanced attitude. This is one of their Quality & merits. In Tatvarth sootra, the definition of Parishaha is given to read as "For resisting weakness of being shaken by the difficulties & calamities faced in the accepted path of avowed monkhood committed life, as also for karmic nirjara (shedding of evil & inauspicious karmas), which is worth tolerance and suffering is called Parishaha, in Jain scriptures called Agamas. These Parishaha are of 22 types Viz (1) Hunger (2) Thirst (3)
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