Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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not mean that one should not make an effort to change a given situation. Making effort is also Karma and if that Karma happens to give instant results, the situation may change. One should avoid the sense of pride and arrogance in favourable circumstances and stop blaming anything or anybody else for unfavourable circumstances. In short, one should have the right perception so as to avoid indulging in Kashayas in all circumstances. Staying free of Kashayas is Samvar and it helps to prevent the inflow of new Karmas.
The method that stops fresh karma from attaching into the soul is called Samvar. This process is a reverse process of Ashrava. It can be accomplished by
constant practice of:
Right belief
Observance of vows
Awareness
Passionlessness
Peacefulness of vibratory activities.
Ways of Samvar
ain literature explains 57 practical ways, a person can stop the influx of
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karma.
: Carefulness
: Preservation
5 Samitis
3 Guptis
10 Yati Dharma: Religious Virtues
12 Bhavana
22 Parishaha 5 Charitra
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(Samitis purify the actions)
Irya Samiti : Proper care in walking Bhasha Samiti: Proper care in speaking Eshana Samiti: Proper care in begging Adana Bhand Nikshepana Samiti: Proper care in taking & keeping Parishthapanika Samiti: Proper care in disposing waste
: Reflections or
Thoughts :Subduing of Suffering
: Conduct
Carefulness Five Samitis
Preservations
Three Guptis
(Guptis prohibits sinful activities)
Mano Gupti: Proper control over Mind
Vachan Gupti: Proper control over Speech
: Proper control over
Body
Kaya Gupti
Kshama
Mardava
Arjava
Religious Virtues Ten Yati Dharma
: Forbearance, Forgiveness
: Modesty, Humility
: Straightforwardness.
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