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JAINA CONCEPT OF GOD IN JAINA THEISM
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(12)Dravyasaṁgraha:
The Dravya-saṁgraha by Nemicandra is considered to be one of the authentic treatises on Jain metaphysics. In this work, through the verses no. 50 and 51 the nature of Jaina Tīrthankara and Siddhas is described. The Jaina God in its conception of Tīrthankara and Jaina Para-Brahman in its Siddhas are found." (13) Şaddarśanasamuccaya
Authored by Haribhadra Sūri, it is one of the most popular philosophical treatises mainly amongst the scholars of Indian philosophy. In this work the author has given the views of the different system of Indian Philosophy. It also reflects Haribhadra Sūri's deep knowledge of the other systems of Indian philosophy, and attitude of Jain monks towards the other systems. Haribhadra Sūri describes Jaina God as one who is free from all attachments, who has destroyed all the temptations, who has attained omniscience, who is worshipped by gods, and one who has after annihilating all karmas, attained liberation. 28 Gunaratna Sūri, in his commentary on Șaddarśana-samuccaya, discusses even the issue of Avatāravāda. He also quotes Siddhasena in this connection and at the end says that the Jaina God in his state of liberation is going to be like that for an infinite period; Jinendra (the Jaina God) is the real God and to him only one should treat as God."29 VI. (xi). Meaning of Theism for Jaina (a)The Jaina Attitude
Referring to Jaina attitude, Dr. Nathmal Tatia says, “The main emphasis of Jainism is on ahiṁsā (non-injury). This attitude of Jainism is more due to its rational consciousness than emotional compassion. Jainism presumes infinite capacity for spiritual. Infinite knowledge and joy is the innate character of every soul. What is needed is complete non-interference from our side. Interference
Dravyasamgraha, 50,51, (HS, P-154) 129 Şaddarśanasamuccaya, 45-56, (HS, P-165)
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