Jainism a Glimpse

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

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Infinite Cognisance, Infinite Bliss, Infinite Power, but wordly souls are obscured by the veil of Kārmana and when liberated they can reach the highest state.
No Commandments :
There are no Commandments. Omniscient Spiritual Teachers (Arhatas) show right path travelled by them, and right conduct practised by them in their journey to salvation. Their guidance, advice and teachings are considered and accepted as Commands. The spiritual leaders and preceptors never issue Commands. Commands are sacrosanct and any violation results in untold sin (woe).
For spiritual advancement one has to know three points : (1) "Hēya" : worth discarding, (2) "Jñēya" worth knowing, (3) "Upādēya" worth achieving, (F.N.No. 1). These are explained in great details in Jaina Scriptures, to understand and appreciate from religious view point one has to acquire three jewels, (F.N.No.2): "Samyak" - Jñāna, Darsana and Caritra which leads to the path of "Mākşa" i.e. "Right/True Knowledge, "Right/True Faith" and Right Conduct.
Foot Note No. 1. These nine elements are grouped into 3 divisions : (A) "Jñēya" worth knowing: (1) "Jiva soul - its attributes, life forces, qualities, all living
beings etc. (2) "Ajiva" matter - Kārmaņa qualities, energies its forces,
i.e. effects on the soul. (B) "Hēya" worth discarding:
(4) "Pāpa" - sin, woe, demerit. (5) "Āśrava" - inflow of matter - Kārmika energies, desires,
passions, etc. (8) "Bandha" - bondage-assimilation of Kārmana in soul's
space points. (C) "Upādēya" worth accepting, achieving.
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