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475. How is the stoppage of karma (Samvar) explained?
The stoppage of the inflow of the karma is called samvar. The soul here stops making any emotions (Vikar) and as a result, the attractions to the soul for new karma cease. This is called samvar.
476.
How is the shedding of karma (Nirjara) explained?
When the soul decreases the intensity of his emotions and, at the same time, there occurs a detachment of the previously bonded karma from the soul, then it is called the shedding (Nirjara).
477. What is the process of stoppage and shedding of karma?
Through the oneness of true faith, true knowledge and true conduct, the process of obtaining stoppage and shedding (Samvar and nirjara) of karma is achieved.
478.
The oneness of the above process, does it occur at one time or in succession?
It occurs in succession (Anukram).
479.
What is the process of acquiring oneness of the above three jewels?
As the spiritual development stage (Guna sthanak) increases, so does the increase in the purity of the soul. Ultimately, the three jewels turn into oneness at the height of the purity.
The general nature of the spiritual development
Chapter # 4.2 stages.
480. How are the spiritual development stages (Guna sthanak) distingueshed?
Depending on the intensity of the delusion (Moha) and activity (Yog), the soul's attributes of true faith, true knowledge and true conduct are in different forms. These represent the spiritual development stages of the soul.
481.
How many types of spiritual development stages are there?
There are fourteen stages as follow:
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