Jain Journal 1990 07

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

Page 44

JULY, 1990
If one between seed and shoot is destroyed before producing its effect then this beginningless chain of seed and shoot is ruptured forever. By citing this example Jaina thinkers elucidate the time of bandha. Similarly the chain of jiva and karma is destroyed forever by Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct, Yoga, Bhakti etc.10
As a matter of fact from the psychological standpoint, this inherent chain of cause and effect or bandha cannot be doubted. Attachment, aversion, ignorance etc. are known as the root causes of sufferings. The main point of discussion is not how or why the bandha begins and pure self becomes impure at first, but they are more concerned with the problem pertaining to the removal of bandha alongwith its reality behind it. Initially all the jivas are samsāri according to Jaina philosophy. They are liberated. This concept can be proved by logic to some extent. The beginning time of bandha, attachment etc. are indescribable and eternal. Actually the beginning time of bandha is not more important topic to be discussed in philosophy than the liberation from it. After the attainment of liberation from attachment aversion or bandha, the karmas exist but they do not bear fruit as the burnt seeds do not sprout in plants and the bandha becomes santa.
10 Visesavasyaka Bhasya, gatha 1638, 1905-11. 11 Tattvartha Sutra, 1/1 ; Yoga Sutra, 2/43 ; Yoga Pradipa, 113.