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LVI : PAÑCALINGĪPRAKARAŅAM
The Indicators Of Right-view –
Samyagdarśan or the right-belief has been said to be the very basis of dharma' – the faith. The belief (darśan) can be false (Mithyādarśan) as well as right (Samyagdarśan). Though it is an abstract and an internal phenomenon, it has its external indicators or signs, too. The following are the eight external signs of right-view or right belief according to the Digambara tradition of Jainism: - Sarvega
An intense desire for salvation, Nirveda
Detachment towards everything else, Ninda
Condemnation for the falsehood, Garba
Censure for the unrighteous, Upasama
Cessation of evil ways. Bhakti
Devotion for the faith, Vatsalya - Selfless affection, and Anukampa - Compassion.
din & in ons
These eight can, however, be included in the following five that are mentioned in the works of the Svetāmbara tradition -
sama or Upaśama including 'Ninda' and 'Garha. 2. Samvega - including Vatsalya'and 'Bhakti'.
Nirveda - detachment from the mundane affairs,
Anukampa, - compassionate disposition, and 5. Āstikya - steadfast spiritual belief.
Praśama And Upaśama -
The complete suppression of passions – anger, pride, guile and greed - and resultant state of spiritual calmness and serene tranquillity
