On Life and Liberation

Author(s): Mukesh Chhajer
Publisher: Mukesh Chhajer

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On Life and Liberation relations, property, fame etc.) or different amount of attachment displayed by an individual or different individuals is not the property of attachment or detachment itself but the consequence of the amount and quality of pudgal material associated with the jiva. A greater association of karma results in greater attachment and lesser association of karma results in a lesser attachment. Therefore, at different levels, the description of the universe, dharma and adharma as stated in the Jain texts tells us not only about the outer world but also gives us a roadmap for our spiritual practices to attain liberation. The Jain description of universe (if viewed at a microscopic level) re-enforces the concept of meditation and internal practices that one has to undertake to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth-anddeath. In fact, it gives us precise instructions on the essential elements of how these practices need to be carried out. धर्म-अधर्म संसार है। जब तक तन में जीव जब दोनो में भेद हो / फिर कैसी प्रीत-अप्रीत? ~GSX