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And in Sarvartha Siddhi named commentary on Tattvartha Sutra, the meaning of words Tattva etc. is clearly stated and the purpose as to why the Tattvas are seven only is also specified. It is to be known that whatever description is given here is based on it.
Further, in Purushartha Siddhyupaya also, the following verse is written:
"जीवाजीवादीनां तत्त्वार्थानां सदैव कर्त्तव्यम् । Stort fagiafufaaet falashicha Ta 1122 11" ,
Meaning: One should always have firm belief in Jiva-Ajiva etc.. Tattvarthas (essential principles) as they are, free from perverse notions & intention. This belief is the nature of the self (soul); it gets manifested on destruction of Darshan Moha (faith-deludingkarma), therefore, it is the natural disposition (characteristic) of the soul. It gets manifested in the fourth Gunasthana etc., spiritual stages; thereafter, even in Siddha (liberated) state, it remains manifested for all times. Refutation of Avayapti, Ativyapti & Asambhava faults in the differentia of Tattvartha
Shraddhana Question: It is described in the Shastras that many Tiryanchas (rational animals) etc., having feeble knowledge, do not know even the names of seven Tattvas and yet they acquire Samyagdarshan (right belief), therefore, your statement that the differentia of the right belief is Tattvartha Shraddhan has Avyapti fault?
Answer: One may know, may not know or may know contrarily the names of Jiva-Ajiva etc.; right faith evolves on having faith in them by correctly identifying their nature.
There, someone acquires faith by identifying the nature in general form, while other acquires faith by identifying their natute in details (specificform). Therefore, although true believer Tiryanchas (rational animals) etc. who have feeble knowledge do not even know the names of Jiva etc., yet they acquire faith by identifying their nature in general form. Therefore, attainment of right belief is found
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