Jainism For Beginners Level 03

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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3. Kapot (Gray) Leshya : People in
this state of mind always remain sad and gloomy. They find fault in others and are vindictive. They boast about themselves, becomes excited over small matters, and lack mental balance. If anyone dies in this state of mind, that living being is reborn as a bird or an animal.
non-stealing, celibacy, and nonattachment. They are trustworthy, treat every soul as if it was their own soul, and do not have any ill feelings even for their enemies. They remain calm even if someone abuses them. If anyone dies in this state of mind, he will be reborn as a human being or an angel. In the second level one has perfected the state of mind where there is no more attachment or hatred and treats everyone alike. They do not become happy or sad. Their state of mind is the purest. If anyone dies in this perfected state of mind, he or she will be liberated from the cycle of life and death.
4. Tejo (Red) Leshya : People in this
state of mind are very careful about their actions and discriminate between good and evil. They know the difference between what is right and what is wrong. They are kind, benevolent, religious, and lead a harmonious life. If anyone dies in this state of mind, that living being may be reborn as a human being.
The following illustration shows how our activities vary with the state of our mind.
State of Mind & Karmic Stains Leshyas
IL FRIENDS & A FRUIT TREP
5. Padma (Yellow) Leshya : People
in this state of mind are kind and benevolent and forgive everyone, including their enemies. They observe some austerities and are vigilant in keeping their vows till their last breath. They remain unaffected by joy and sorrow. If anyone dies in this Leshya, that living being will be reborn in heaven as a celestial being.
nce there were six friends, who
were going on a hiking trip. Along the way, they got lost in a forest. After a while they were hungry and thirsty and they had no food or water. They searched for food for some time, and finally found a fruit tree.
6. Shukla (White) Leshya : There are
two levels of this Leshyas. In the first level one strictly observes the principles of non-violence, truth,
As they ran to the tree, the first man said, "Let's cut the tree down & get the fruit." The second one said, "Don't cut
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