Introduction to Jainism

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

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The fifth consists in observing the rules of highest character.
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The twelve kinds of Tapas or "the checks to The Tapas the career of desires, ted in the last foot-note. We have thus seen what are the factors of the principle of Sanvar. Now comes Nirjara which is defined as the
The partial destruction of the Karmas. principle of One kind of it is the destruction of Nirgara the Karmas by their being suffered out and another kind is its bringing to maturity by some means before its ordinary period. Partial destruction here means that some of the Karmas are yet to run their course.
Then comes Moksha which is defined as Moksha "freedom from every Karman." In this state, material body disappears and only the soul consisting of infinite wisdom and insight remains. We have thus treated of the Seven Principles. Now I take up the third part of my lecture.
Every Jain work asserts
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