Sambodhi 2004 Vol 27

Author(s): J B Shah, N M Kansara
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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DS BAYA 'ŚREYAS'
SAMBODHI
renunciation of the householders' conduct but he has the right vision to follow the right path. His is the more complex but corrigible case of passionate behaviour.
4. Most Persistent Infinitely Bonding Passions (Anantānubandhi Kaşāya) - These are the most persistent, almost permanent, forms of passions. The person under the influence of this category of passions exhibits passionate behaviour almost all the time. Even when he does not show passion, he is not dispassionate as it lies dormant like the ambers covered with ash that keep simmering only to come alive as the ash is blown away. Such a person becomes livid even at slightest provocation. He never realises his faults and there is, therefore, no question of his atoning for his passionate behaviour. This condition has been compared with a line etched on stone that remains there for ever. Practically, a person who is unable to realise his wrongs and atone for them even
yearly retractory session is said to be under the influence of 'Infinitely Bonding Passions. His is the most complicated case of passionate behaviour.
On the scale of spiritual accomplishments, persons under the influence of transient passions may embrace complete renunciation of the monastic conduct and rise up to the tenth level of 'Sūkşma Samparāya' where only the minor traces of greed passions remain to be overcome. Those under the influence of persistent passions may rise to the fifth level of 'Deśavirati (part restraint)'. The persons in the grip of more persistent passions can rise up to the forth level of 'Avirat Samyagdrsti (un-renounced but endowed with right vision).' Those beset with the most persistent form of passions are the false-visioned non-starters who are at the bottom of the worldly pit and remain there. They are the greatest losers.
To Win The Battle Of Passions -
The sccriptures prescribe the winning formula that enables a desiring person to overcome the passions. "Slay the anger by resorting to subsidence; win the pride by being humble; slay the guile by resorting to simplicity and straightforwardness and overcome the greed by being content'." they say.
The Battle Of Delusion -
Attachment and Aversion (Rāga and Dvesa) are the two mighty lieutenants of delusion (Moha), which is at the apex of all the causes that perpetuate worldly transmigration and the attendant misery for any living being.
The delusion wrought by attachment towards the pleasant and aversion for
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