Pristine Jainism

Author(s): S M Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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Code of Conduct : (85) (C) Kuśila: They are of two types: (i) Pratisevnā Kuśila: They are sometimes lax in
following sub rules. (ii) Kaşāya Kuśila: They are sometimes lax in their
emotional control (Kaşāyas). (D) Nirgrantha: They follow all rules and sub-rules
perfectly without any flaw. (E) Snātaka: It is the highest enlightened stage and is
described as ‘Arhat’ stage. They are free from all attachments (Rāga) or aversion. They are kevali or omniscient. Their knowledge is perfect without any bias,
most rational, scientific and complete. These stages are gradual advances in the path of the ultimate objective. Some rise faster and some slowly according to capabilities. Slow or fast the objective is the same. The general impression that the code of conduct in Jainism is difficult is erroneous. For example any person who wants to compete in a marathon race for the first time will not immediately be able to run the distance but if he practices daily his speed and stamina will gradually improve. Another example is about fasting which is difficult for the first time but by practice desirous persons improve the capabilities and can fast several days with pleasure and without any inconvenience. The entire system is so elaborately built up that there will be no problem for any one and the only necessity is the will of the person. The system is so perfect that it starts disciplining the mind, speech and body gradually more and more to ultimate complete control. One commits right or wrong starting from thoughts, speech and body activity. The experience of pain or pleasure is through five sensory organs. By sense of touch (sparśana indriya) pleasure or pain are felt in soft and hard, hot and cold, sexual activity etc. Various tastes of eatables, drinks, good or bad are felt through sense of taste (Rasana indriya). Sense of smell (ghrāņa indriya) is