Book Title: Jainism Key to Reality
Author(s): Shuganchand Jain
Publisher: Digambar Jain Trilok Shodh Sansthan

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________________ Q.VI.4.4 A.VI.4.4 In which stages of spiritual purity, transgression-extend influx possible? It can occur during 1 to 10" stages of spiritual purification. Q.VI.4.5 A.VI.4.5 What is meant by transgression-reducing (ry patha) influx? Influx of karmas which are free of their duration (sthiti) and potency (anubh ga) is called transgression-reducing influx. Q.VI.4.6 A.VI.4.6 Who acquires transgression-reducing influx? Living beings without passions can acquire transgression-reducing influx. Q. VI.4.7 In which stages of spiritual purification, transgression-reducing influx can be acquired? It can during occur during 11th till 13th stages of spiritual purification. A.VI.4.7 Q.VI.4.8 A.VI.4.8 What is meant by passion (kas ya Just like the decoction (dye) of the vegetables / fruits / flowers is imparted to the cloth; similarly the passions (anger, pride, deceit and greed) impart taint to the soul shrouding its true nature and the k rma particles move towards it for bondage. Q.VI.4.9 A. VI.4.9 What is meant by 'with passions' (sakas ya Empirical souls tainted with passions are called sakas ya. Q.VI.4.10 A.VI.4.10 What is meant by devoid of passion (akasyu Souls in 11" and upwards stages of spiritual purification are called akas sice. souls devoid of don't removal passions. Q. VI.4.11 A. VI.4.11 What is the function of passions? The function of passions is 'to be the cause of k rma bondage with the The function of soul. Q.VI.4.12 A.VI.4.12 What are the functions of activities (yoga) and passions? The function of yoga is to invite or initiate the influx of the k rma particles (matter particles capable of becoming karmas) towards the soul. The functions of passions are to be the cause of k rma bondage with the soul and it's ensure the same. Q.VI.4.13 A.VI.4.13 What is meant by wicked activities? The strong intentions / desires of enjoying the sensual pleasures are called wicked activities. What is meant by meritorious activities resulting in demerit (p p nubandhi punya kriy )? To undertake meritorious activities with the intention of enjoying sensual pleasures in the heaven are the meritorious activities resulting in demerit. A.VI.4.14 214

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