Jain Journal 1974 04

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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JAIN JOURNAL
Liberation then is the condition of a soul of all impediments.
It is attained by right knowledge, doctrine and observances and is a result of the unrestrained operation of the soul's natural tendency, when passions and every other obstacles are removed.
Works or deeds (for so the term karma signifies, though several among those enumerated be neither acts nor the effect of action) are reckoned eight and are distributed into two classes, comprising four each the first, ghätin, mischievous and asādhu impure, as maring deliverance; the second aghatin, harmless or sadhu pure, as opposing no obstacle to liberation.
I. In the first set
1st., Jñānāvaraṇīya, the erroneous notion that knowledge is ineffectual; that liberation does not result from a perfect acquaintance with true principles and that such science does not produce final deliverance.
2nd., Darśanavaraṇiya, the error of believing that deliverance is not attainable by study of the doctrine of the Arhats or Jinas.
3rd., Mohaniya, doubt and hesitation as to particular selection among the many irresistable and infalliable ways taught by the Tirthankaras or Jinas.
4th., Antaraya, interference, or obstruction offered to those engaged in seeking deliverance and consequent prevention of this accomplishment of it.
II. In the second set
1st., Vedaniya, individual consciousness: reflection that 'I am capable of attaining deliverance'.
2nd., Namika, individual consciousness of an appellation; reflection that 'I bear this name'.
3rd., Gotrika, consciousness of race or linage; reflection that I am descendant of a certain disciple of Jina, native of certain province.