Introduction to Jainism

Author(s): A B Latthe
Publisher: Natha Rangaji

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Jainism.
which is defined as the sentient or knowing
The or animate being. This sentience is its classifica- essence. It is divided according to the
tion divisions of knowledge to which it explained. attains. Sentience is divided into Knowledge (Dnyan) Faith (Darshan Jetc. But it is impossible for the Jeeva to walk on upon the path of Total Deliverence as long as it is associated with another principle, the Ajeeva or matter. This A jeeva is in all respects the opposite of Jeeva. The association of these two is never complete i. e. their seperation is always potential. Gold may be mixed with any other metal but it can be seperated at any time. Hence even when together, the two are possessed of their peculiar virtues. Matter or Ajeeva is divided into Pudgal, Dharm, Adharm, Akash and Kal. A Pudgal is either a material or its bundle. Dharma helps the Jeera associated with Pudgal to progress, just as water helps on the movements of a fish. Adharna entices a
man from the true path just as the shadow of a