Jainism Eternal and Universal Path for Enlightenment

Author(s): Narendra Bhandari
Publisher: Research Institute of Scientific Secrets from Indian Oriental Scriptures Ahmedabad

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Jainism : The Eternal and Universal path for Enlightenment
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adequate to motivate us for the pursuit of enlightenment.
Mokya
By practicing the Jain path, described above, the self ultimately becomes free of all bondages, good and bad, and sheds all the material particles bound to it, even the finest karmnus. In this state, the self attains state of unprecedented purity and the highest level of consciousness. In this state the self-perceives" everything past, present and future without the assistance of sensory organs, all at once. The ecstasy of this state can be verily compared to a blind man getting vision. Just this one reason i.e. to know everything as it is, is compelling enough for one to seek omniscience and follow the path of Mok-a. In this state of omniscience the soul acquires the correct perception and infinite powers. The Self experiences jn?n, 'nand, chetan and virya in infinite measure. Having achieved its goal, the soul then does not have to go through the cycles of rebirth, and eternally exists in a permanent state of bliss, at one (upper) edge of the universe (Siddha Fila). The ultimate goal of the universe seems to be the separation of jiva and ajiva in their pure states: the souls moving to Siddha ila and eternally staying there and the matter remaining in the Loka. Physiological, psychological and spiritual effects of Jain practices
According to Jainism, a body is a multilayered entity. The various procedures described in the previous chapter like Tapa, which mostly include dietary
practices,Dhy ?n, maun, s'm'yik etc, are directed towards shedding of karma, and affect the body, mind and soul at all levels. These effects have been demonstrated convincingly but have not been quantitatively documented. The physiological effects enhance metabolism by activating various chakras (Fig. 6.2) and result in improvement in body parameters like oxygen consumption, blood pressure, diabetes etc; the psychological effects include changes in EEG (electro encephalogram, such as stable alpha and theta brain waves recorded during trancendental and Zen meditation), better concentration, and capacity to face adverse situations with calm and peace. The spiritual effects include acquisition of several types of siddhis and moving to higher Gunsthins.