Jainism a Glimpse

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

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(6) "Samvara" restrain-block the flow of subtle Kārmika matter. (7) "Nirjarā" to discard-remove Kārmika impurities. (9) "Mākşa" absolute freedom, pure natural state. (3) "Punya" - (merit-weal) is both "HĒYA" & "UPĀDĒYA" it is
like a gold shackle. *1 - "Punya" acquired with a motive of worldly benefits ends in the cycle of rebirths, hence "Heya".
11 - "Punya" is helpful in acquiring human form (from lower form - sub-human, etc.,) fully developed body, religious parents, worthy preceptor, spiritual deity "Sarvavirati" (Complete renunciation) for putting on the road to Moksha, hence it is "Upādēya" to an extent.
Ill - For achieving absolute purity of soul to attain Mõksa "Punya" has to be finally discarded.
Volumes in aphorism on each of the 9 Fundamental Truths are written in Jaina Holy Scriptures, of these Aśrava (5) and Samvara (6) are very important. Aśrava with 5 main & 42 sub-heads is the main reason for the cycle of births & rebirths and Samvara, antidote to Aśrava with 5 main and 57 sub-heads is the prime reason for liberation leading towards Mõksa.
Foot Note No.2: 3 Jewels - "Samyak-jñāna-Darśana, Caritra" with the motive for only spiritual benefit, advancement of the soul.
(1) The knowledge of-whatsoever is "HĒYA" (bad) worth discarding and whatever is "UPĀDĒYA" (good) is worth achieving-acceptable is "Samyaka jñāna" Right/True Knowledge.
(2) Very keen desire, intention to renounce "HĒYA" as bad, and to accept/achieve "UPĀDĒYA" good- "Samyak Darśana" Right/True Faith.
(3) "Samyak Cāritra" Right Conduct :
(a) Complete self discipline of both "HĒYA and UPĀDĒYA" is "Sarva Virati" for Jaina monk and Jaina nun. (Shramanhood)
(c) Partial self discipline of both "HĒYA and UPĀDĒYA" is "Dēšavirati" for "Śrāvaka" - lay brother.
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