Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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Right perception creates an awareness of reality or truth, right knowledge impels the person to proper action & proper conduct leads him to the attainment of total freedom. They must coexist in a person if one is to make any progress on the path of liberation.
point of view, perception in the nature of the reality means to have a total faith in the preaching of Tirthankars and their scriptures, known as Agams.
[B] Jamyag
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JNAN
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Jamyag
RIGHT KNOWLEDGE
VOX
DARSHAN
RIGHT PERCEPTION
OR FAITH
D ight perception or faith makes
us realize the reality of life & the seriousness of our purpose in life.
Right knowledge is the true, correct, proper, and relevant knowledge of the reality. To understand reality, one should know the fundamental elements of the universe and their relationships.
From the practical point of view, right knowledge means the proper knowledge of the six universal substances and nine principles or Nine Tattvas, which defines the relationship between Soul and Karma.
The first step in the process of self
realization is to discard superstitious beliefs and to adopt a rational attitude in life.
Jain Prayers
Six Universal Substances are : Soul. Matter. Medium of Motion, Medium of Rest, Space, and Time.
Right perception consists of seeing the true nature of every substance in the universe, Jainism advocates that one should first try to know, comprehend, and understand the nature of reality, ones own self, religious goal, and the path. One should analyze, examine test, verify, and then, if satisfied, be convinced of its truth and efficacy. From a practical
Nine Tattvas are:Soul, Non-living elements, Punya, Pap, Ashrav, Samvar, Nirjara, Bandh and Moksha.
Right perception is essential in recognizing right knowledge from wrong knowledge (Mithya Jnan). Both