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Jain Education International 2010_03
THE PREREQUISITES OF SAMYAKDARSHAN The prerequisites of samyakdarshan are:
PRASHAM (control or subsidence of passions); The quality of prasham endows a man with a certain degree of equanimity, calmness, and balance which enables him to feel happy, contented, and "at peace with himself". In Prashamrati-prakarana Umasvami or Umasvati observes:
Svargasukhani parokshanyatyant Parokshameva Mokshasukham, Pratyaksham prashamsukham Na parvasham na cha vyaya praptam. 12
i.e."The happiness of heaven is indirect; it is beyond our experience. Thus, we may be disinterested in it. The happiness of salvation (moksha) is still more indirect. On the other hand, the peace and calm brought about by the subsidence or quelling down the excitement of passions and the happiness resulting therefrom can be directly experienced right here. Unlike sensual pleasures, this happiness is not dependent on other objects, things or beings. It is not perishable either."
SAMVEGA (enthusiasm for righteousness and positive motivation): While prasham is agitation-less state of the mind and gives stability, samvega instils enthusi asm and motivation for the accomplishment of the objective. For the effective implementation of the task and timely achievement of the goal, one needs motivation, enthusiasm, will-power, a bent of mind and attitude, i.e. e-motion (energy in motion). This energy, motivation, and enthusiasm is provided by samvega. It channels emotional energy into positive and constructive channels.
NIRVEDA (detachment, objective, or a balanced view and disinterest in sensual pleasures and worldly possessions): Nirveda means taking dispassionate and detached view of things. Attachment, bias or prejudice of any kind to any view or position clouds the vision. The quality of detachment enables an enlightened person to remain unruffed, unperturbed by that which produces turmoil in others. He tends to be problem-centred rather than ego-centred. Nirveda also significs disinterest in sensual pleasures, which dims our enthusiasm for the set goal, detracts us from the path, and is detrimental to our peace and happiness.
ANUKAMPA (compassion, service to people, goodwill): The compassionate attitude is the humane, cooperative, open-minded approach; it is much more practical, effective and result-oriented approach than the confrontationist approach
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