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Vol. XXVI, 2003
THE DOCTRINE OF KARMA & LEŚYA....
drastis as per Jaina philosophy. The Karma brings a transcendental halo to the soul - which can be called leśyā. It is psychical aspect - of the soul - the mental states - Bhava Karma Lesyās have moral effect.
If one can maintain and nourish auspicious leśyās, the result is happiness and spiritual prosperity. Jain path of purification is therefore the attainment of this ideal. And there are means like cultivation of anupreksas and auspicious thoughts - All souls wonder in world due to Karmas. This is the fact which must be understood. By way of conclusion, it may be said that the doctrine of Karma and lesya is peculiar to Jaina tradition. Its true understanding enables us to endure suffering with equanimity and without losing hopes. The unique feature of Jaina point of view is that mere action cannot be fruitful without thoughtfulness. In Jaina texts it is said that it is bhāva or intention that is important. The soul free from attachment is not bound by Karmas. This is possible when soul has right vision and knowledge. The secret of true religion consists in realising this fact. It is said in Jain Sutra16 one who practices such religion in the form of non-violence self-control and austerities, to him even gods bow down. It would be appropriate to end the paper with the verse which refers to ceremonial aspect of the Jaina religious practice emphasising - Dharma - a system of good acts and attitudes and in which forgiveness is extended to all
Khāmemi Savvajive Savva jiva khamantu me
metti me Savva bhūesu Veram majjha na keņavi
“I ask pardon of all living creatures, may all of them pardon me. May I · have a friendly relation with all beings and unfriendly with none." It is with
conscious practice that one can learn to maintain good. REFERENCES :
1. H. Bhattacarya - Reals in Jaina Metaphysics. P. 197. 2. Kundakundacarya - Pancastikaya - 27. . 3. Umasvati - Tattāvrthsūtra VI 1.2. 4. Uttarādhyayan Sūtra - I - 12-11. 5. Rajchandra - Atmasiddhi - 43. 6. Uttarādhyayan Sūtra 20 / 37. 7. Ibid. 4 / 3. 8. Sūtrakritāng 1/5/2/ 23. 9. Ibid. 1/7 / 11.
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