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Q.IX.13.1 A.IX.13.1
Which afflictions are caused by the rise of knowledge obscuring karmas? High intellect (prajñ ) and lack of knowledge (ajñ na) are caused by knowledge obscuring karma.
Q.IX.13.2
A.IX.13.2
What is the difference between high intellect and affliction due to high intellect (prajn parisaha)? High intellect caused by the subsidence cum destruction of knowledge obscuring karmas is called prajñ . Existence of the pride due to this high intellect is called affliction due to high intellect.
Q.IX. 13.3 A.IX.13.3
Which karma causes lack of knowledge? The rise of knowledge obscuring karmas causes lack of knowledge and hence it is also the cause of affliction due to lack of knowledge (ajñ na).
A.IX.13.4
Which types of knowledge cause development of pride? Mind based and scriptural knowledge cause the development of pride of knowledge.
A.IX.13.5
Till what stage the development of pride of knowledge can occur? This pride occurs as long as the knowledge of the owner is imperfect (or is little) which is caused by the rise of knowledge obscuring karmas.
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n'kuuekgkUrjk; ; ký n'kukykHkkS IX.14 Dar anamoh ntar yayoradar an 1 bhau
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'n'kuekg' vk ‘vUrjk;' ds I nhkko Is De Is 'vn'ku' vkg vykłk? i fj "kg gkss Afflictions of ‘non-belief or delusion' and 'lack of gain' are caused by 'faith-deluding' and 'obstructive' karmas.
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Q.IX. 14.1
A.IX. 14.1
Which afflictions are caused by faith deluding (dar anamohan ya) and obstructing (antar ya) karmas? Lack of gain (al bha) affliction is caused by the rise of obstructing karma and lack of faith (adar ana) affliction is caused by the rise of faith deluding karmas respectively.
Q.IX.14.2 A.IX.14.2
Which tendency of faith deluding karma is effective here? It is the right belief (samyaktva) tendency of the faith deluding karma.
Q.IX.14.3 A.IX.14.3
What is meant by lack of faith? It means the absence of firm belief in the existents/realties as per Jain scriptures.
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