Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1997 11 YJA Regional Convention

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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6. Asuci Bhavna - Impureness of the body
Under this reflection, one thinks about the constituent element of one's body. It is made of impure things like blood, bones, flesh, etc. It also generates impure things like perspiration, urine, and stool.
The soul, which resides within the body, remains unattached to the body. The soul is alone and pure. The body ultimately becomes nonexistent, but the soul is eternal.
Therefore emotional attachments to the body is useless.
7. Asrava Bhavna - Influx of karma
Under this reflection, one thinks about karma streaming into the soul. Every time he enjoys or suffers through his five senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing), he accumulates more karma. This thought will make him more careful, and will try to stop the influx of karmas.
8. Samvara Bhavna - Stoppage of influx of karma
Under this reflection, one thinks about stopping evil thoughts, and becomes absorbed in achieving spiritual knowledge, meditation, etc. This prevents the influx of karma.
9. Nirjara Bhavna Shedding of karma
Under this reflection, one thinks about the evil consequences of karma, and striving to destroy the previously acquired karma by austerity and meditation.
10. Loka Bhavna - Transitory of universe
Under this reflection, one thinks about the real nature of this universe. Judging from the standpoint of substance, it is eternal but from the standpoint of modification it is transitory. Thus all objects of the world come into existence and perish. This thought makes him understand the true nature of reality, which is necessary for right knowledge and faith.
11. Bodhi-durlabha Bhavna
- Unattainability of right faith, knowledge, and conduct
Under this reflection, one thinks that it is very difficult for the transmigrating soul to acquire right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct in this world. Therefore, when one has the opportunity to be a religious person, take the advantage of it to develop right religious talent. This thought will strengthen one's effort to attain right faith and knowledge, and live accordingly.
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