Primer of Jain Principles

Author(s): Kirit Gosalia
Publisher: Kirit Gosalia

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Chapter # 3: Soul's condition due to the association with karma.
Chapter # 3.1 Attitudes of the soul.
339. How many unique attitudes of the soul are there? (Ashadharan bhav)
There are five types:
1. The attitude of the soul resulting from cessation of the effect
of the karma (Aupashamic bhav). 2. The attitude of the soul resulting from annihilation of the
effect of the karma (Kshayik bhav). 3. The attitude of the soul resulting from partial cessation and
partial annihilation of the effect of the karma
(Kshayopshamic bhav) 4. The attitude of the soul resulting from the fruition of the
karma (Audayik bhav) 5. The attitude of the soul due to his own natural disposition
(Parinamic bhav)
340.
What is the attitude of the soul resulting from cessation of effects of the karma (Aupshamik bhav)?
It is self-explanatory. The attitude of the soul occurs when there is cessation of the effect of karma transiently. Here the soul by his own efforts, suppresses the effect of the karma transiently.
341.
What is called the attitude of the soul with annihilation of the effects of karma (Kshayik bhav)?
When the karma have been destroyed completely, then the soul has very pure attitudes. This is called the attitude of the soul with annihilation of the karma (Kshayik bhav).
342.
What is the attitude of the soul resulting from partial cessation and partial annihilation of the effect of karma (Kshayopshamik bhav)?
When the effect of Karma becomes partially ceased and partially annihilated, then this attitude of the soul occurs.