Parmatma Prakash

Author(s): Yogindra Acharya
Publisher: Central Jaina Publishing House

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137. From the Vyavâhâra (apparent or secondary) point of view, Samyaka Darshan (right belief), Samyaka Jñana (right knowledge) and Samyaka Charitra (right conduct) are the causes of Moksha; but from the Nischaya (real or primary) point of view the pure Atman itself is the cause of
Moksha.
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NOTE.-As mentioned above, there are two chief modes of discourse, called the Nischaya and the Vyavahara. The Nischaya point of view is that view by which things are described with reference to their Svâbhâva (nature), or attributes, whilst the Vyavahâra describes them with reference to their connexion with the qualities produced by the association of other things. When we speak of a house of bricks, we speak in the light of the Nischaya Naya; but when we speak of the house of Mohan, we speak in accordance with the Vyavahâra point of view. Similarly, when we say to a person "Bring that vessel of iron," we speak from the Nischaya point of view. But when we say to him "Bring that vessel of water," we do so from that of the Vyavahâra. In the same way, when we say that the three Jewels (right belief, right knowledge and right conduct) are the causes of Moksha, it is with reference to the Vyavahara point of view; because these three Jewels are a great help in the acquisition of Moksha, though they are not the primary or real cause of Moksha, which is the Anubhâva (realization) of the pure nature of Atman.
138. The soul sees, knows, and realizes the Self through the Self; consisting in the unity of the three Jewels, the soul is verily the cause of Moksha.
NOTE. So long as the soul proceeds on the Vyavahâra, Moksha Mârga, right belief, right knowledge and right conduct, the three Jewels appear to be separate, but when it reaches an advanced stage, it begins to perceive and realize the true Self; then the separateness of the three Jewels vanishes, and the soul enters into the Nir-vikalpa Avastha (an undisturbed and calm condition) which is Moksha. Hence, the Atman is truly the
cause of Nirvana.
139. The Vyavahâra Naya (point of view) maintains that one should know well the Samyaka Darshan (right belief), Samyaka Jñana (right knowledge) and Samyaka Charitra (right conduct), so that one might become pure.
140. Pure, undisturbed belief in the true nature of Âtman, resulting from the knowledge of the different substances, as they exist in the universe, is Samyaka Darshan (right belief).
141. The Dravyas (substances) which exist in the three worlds are six; they have no beginning or end, that is, they were neither created nor can they be annihilated; the Sages have said so,