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benefits and flaws of dissociation is called dissociation (nirjar ) contemplation.
Q.IX.7.12 A.IX.7.12
What is meant by universe (loka) contemplation? To think repeatedly on the shape, size and constituents etc of the universe is called universe (loka) reflection.
Q.IX.7.13
A.IX.7.12
What is meant by rarity of enlightenment (bodhi durlabha) contemplation? The living being even after transmigrations from the beginning-less time has got everything many times but not achieved the three jewels (right belief-knowledge-conduct) even once. To achieve them is extremely difficult. To think like this repeatedly is called rarity of enlightenment (bodhi durlabha) contemplation.
Q.IX.7.14
A.IX.7.14
What is meant by the truth proclaimed by religion (dharma) contemplation? The religion based on non-violence, as preached by the omniscient lord is the only way to attain liberation. To think like this repeatedly is called truth proclaimed by religion (dharma) contemplation.
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ekxP; oufu t] kika i fj "kks<0; K% i jh"kgk% IX.8 Marg cyavananirjar rtham parişodhavy h par şah h ekxl Is P;r u gkus ds fy, vkg deka dh futįk ds fy, tks I gu dj us ; kX; gks os ‘i fj "kg gå The afflictions are to be endured so as not to swerve from the path of stoppage of karmas and for the sake of dissociation of karmas.
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Q.IX.8.1 A.IX.8.1
What is meant by affliction (parīşaha)? The psychic and physical misery's and obstacles experienced when following the path of spiritual purification or in achieving dissociation of karmas are called afflictions.
Q.IX.8.2
Why these afflictions are to be endured / conquered through detached endurance. To succeed in stoppage of influx and dissociation of karmas, these 22 afflictions have to be endured unmindful.
A.IX.8.2
Q.IX.8.3 A.IX.8.3
What is meant by conquest by unminded endurance (parīşahajai)? To endure the 22 afflictions with equanimity is called conquest by unminded endurance (parīşahajai).
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