Nyayavatara and Nayakarnika

Author(s): Siddhasena Divakar, Vinayvijay, A N Upadhye
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Vikas Mandal

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Siddhasena and his Works
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about the debates are quite catching. Patience, according to Siddhasena, is a solid shelter for the debators. The Dvā No. 8 deals with Vāda. In the 7th he appeared crooked and devising but here he is a tranquil Jaina monk. Perhaps this is the fruit of his maturity. His similies and the description of the debators are apt. He attaches more value to the friendly discussions which alone can yield good results. He gives concrete illustrations of the debators and also sheds light on their behaviour, their vanity, their short-comings and their inconsiderateness.
5. JAINA PHILOSOPHY--Among the Dvātrimsikās available No. 6, 10, 17, 18, 19 and 20 deal with Jainism. The first four have not been named by the author, but in view of their contents they may be called 6 Aptaviniscaya, 10 Yogācāra, 17 Sivopāya and 18 Anušāsana.
6:—Siddhasena lays more stress on reason than on blind acceptance. It discloses the emotion of a person who has suffered at the hands of the orthodox. The verses from this Dvā are translated here with occasional observations.
10:-This is an exposition on Yoga in Jainism. Some details of this are described in the Yogabindu of Haribhadra later. According to Siddhasena Yogic performances are intended for ripening or obstructing the Kaşāyas. In this the direct valid knowledge of a Kevalin is maintained. The four-fold meditation is discussed and some of the theoretical ideas, such as Upadhāna etc., conditions for Yogic activities and other requisites are discussed. This Dvā has two verses more.
- 17:—In this the path that leads to salvation is praised. Here Siddhasena emphasises the importance of both knowledge and conduct. He explains that merit and demerit give rise to pleasure and pain respectively. The environments play a great rôle on the deeds of a man. One has to cultivate certain virtues and eliminate bad traits. The difference in the results of the Karmas is duly accounted.
18:- This Dvā discusses the rules or instructions about imparting knowledge to candidates. The style is ornate and the outlook practical. The feelings to be considered in teaching the requisites of a good teacher and the conditions for instruction are