Key to Moksha

Author(s): Jayantilal Jain
Publisher: Jayantilal Jain

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41. Infinite Power of Karma (Karma) : The perfect manifestation of infinite power of soul is an unique function of soul itself and not caused by other substances 42. Infinite Power of Performer (Karta): The pure-self acts of its own and accomplishes the task of attaining Moksha and does not depend on external factors. 43. Instrument (Karan): The realization of pure self itself is used as an instrument to become Siddha oneself. The pure-self regards oneself as Siddha and uses this vision as an instrument to achieve Moksha. 44. Obligation to Self (Sampradan): The pure-self bestows itself the form of pure manifestations through absorption in itself. Self obliges only itself, becomes worthy and receives them. 45. Inexhaustible Treasure (Apadan): Appearance and disappearance of different forms do not result in destruction of the self and retains its true and permanent character of inexhaustible treasure. 46. Self - Refuge (Adhikaran): The self changes of its own and takes refuge in itself. The moment the pure-self looks at itself, this becomes the basis for future pure forms of the soul. 47. Self - owned Relationship (Swaswami-sambandh): The pure-self possesses itself; it owns itself; it owns its own nature, properties and forms It may be observed from the above that the pure soul is devoid of karmas, body or bodies, mind, and even feelings/bhavas of attachments or detachment to all external objects. It is devoid of even past and future forms of soul but is fully manifested in its present form only. It is ordinarily difficult to comprehend the depth, vastness and subtleness of operation of these properties. Such properties are infinite in number but 47 have been picked up for the purpose of analysis and understanding. It is through constant practice that the true nature of these properties can be realized. This is an outstanding contribution of Acharya Kundakund's Samayasaar to have mentioned the same and narrated by Acharya Amritchand. In fact, several other properties can also be inferred. To sum up, any one who will focus and comprehend the operations of the above characteristics of soul is bound to embark upon the path of moksha and attain the same through the process of changed perception/ purification initiated by its knowledge and consequent destruction of karmas. It is the key to moksha as the understanding of these properties opens up the infinite treasure of pure soul. About Dr. Jayanti Lal Jain: Dr. Jain currently serves as Director, Center of Philosophical Sciences, Mangalayatan University at Aligarh, India. He is a very learned Jain scholar giving daily Pravachans, covering multiple aspects of Jain studies, delivering key note speeches for many Jain programs or special auspicious events for the last 25 years. Dr. Jain holds Ph. D in Economics from Oklahoma State University, USA and Ph. D in Jainology from University of Madras, Chennai. He was Professor Emeritus at Department of Jainology, University of Madras. He worked at Indian Bank, Chennai as Chief Economic Advisor/ General Manager. Dr Jain has published many articles on Jain Philosophy and on Economics, Banking and Finance. His books on 'Pure Soul and its Infinite Treasure', 'Acharya Kundakund and Jain Philosophy' have been published by University of Madras. He has delivered many special lectures in India and abroad and has considerable teaching experience.