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caused only by knowing the other objects then the omniscient (Kewali) will also be found having Asrava-Bandha (influx & bondage), because all other substances are known to them.
He further says- “Asrava-Bandha is caused to non-omniscients by the contemplation of other non-self objects.” But this is not so, because in scriptures it is stated that in the state of Shukla-Dhyana (pure meditation) even monks contemplate on all six substances, their attributes and modifications. Moreover, in clairvoyance and telepathy type of knowledge, only knowing of other substances specially is found. And in fourth Gunasthana one who contemplates on self-soul, to him also the Asrava-Bandha is more and the GunaShreni Nirjara' is not found, whereas in the fifth and sixth Gunasthanas in the process of meditation on other non-self objects Asrava-Bandha is less in spite of involvement in the activity of taking food and movement, etc. and the Guna-Shreni Nirjara continuously takes place. Therefore, Nirjara (dissociation) and Bandha (bondage) of karmas are not caused by contemplation on either selfsoul substance or other non-self substances; rather by decrease in passions, attachment, etc., Nirjara is caused and by feeling of attachment, etc., Bandha is caused. But the Nishchayabhasia does not possess the true knowledge of the nature of attachment, etc.; therefore, he believes contrarily.
Now he asks- “If it is so, then how is it that in the Nirvikalpa Anubhav Dasha (rambleless state of self-realisation) the thoughts (Vikalpas) relating to Naya-Pramana-Nikshepas etc. and even of perception knowledge, etc. are forbidden?”
Answer: The Jivas who are engrossed in these thoughts (Vikalpas) only and do not realise the one indivisible self-soul, they are advised that all these thoughts are instrumental in true ascertainment of substances. But after such ascertainment these thoughts have no role to play; hence, by giving up these Vikalpas also one should engross himself in the realisation of one indivisible selfsoul; it is not desirable to remain engrossed in these thoughts only.
1. Dissociation of karmas from soul in geometrical progression is termed Guna
Shreni Nirjara. 2. Naya=Stand-point, Pramana=Comprehensive knowledge,
Nikshepa=Installation,
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