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Journal of Hindu Studies
The Journal of Hindu Studies, Volume 12, Issue 1, May 2019, Pages 28-48, https://doi.org/10.1093/jhs/hiz001
Published: 29 July 2019
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Like a Castor Seed: Jaina Philosophers on the Nature of Liberation
Ana Bajželj
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This article examines the nature of the spatial transition of liberated jīvas, a special episode in the life of jivas that according to Jaina philosophy takes place between the destruction of all karman that binds them to samsara on the one hand and their dwelling in the space of liberated beings on the other. As the place of karmically bound jīvas that are capable of attaining liberation is located far below the space of liberated beings, the disembodied liberated jīvas must travel upwards to reach it. Focused on Umāsvāti's Tattvärtha-sūtra with four commentaries, the article describes and analyses the discussions and issues that developed around the doctrine of the jiva's final journey.
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