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of being born in hell or as a sub-human being. He is afraid that he might not take birth in heaven. One who has attained samyaktva does not suffer from any such apprehensions. His thoughts are that if he does good deeds in the current life, there is no reason to fear rebirth. As per the karma theory, I shall reap what I sow. Why be afraid? He ponders upon discharging his duties, does not fear the consequences thereof.
3. Aadaana Bhaya (fears connected with shelterness): Aadaana means shelterlessness or the loss of a valued object or thing. One who has samyaktva does not worry about who would be his protector. Nor does he worry about being offered food (if he is a monk) or help. He knows already that in this world, there is no shelter. No one can protect/preserve or kill/harm another. The soul can defend itself. He also knows that when his sins are ascendant, no one can save him from having to endure their consequences. He will bear them fearlessly and with equanimity.
One who has samyaktva shall never lie or deceive anyone, even when compelled to do so by one who has offered him shelter. He is not afraid of losing his job or losing his shelter/support. He is fearless, brave and truthful.
4. Akasmaat Bhaya (fear of accidents): One who has false faith is always fearful of accidents. This is because he is not convinced of the eternal nature of the soul. He has no faith in the eternal attributes of the soul, which are immutability, indestructibility and immortality. On the other hand, one who has samyaktva never fears any accidents because he knows that the soul is indestructable and immortal. In the worst-case scenario, he could lose his mortal coil (physical body) and gain a new body (rebirth). And even that can take place only if he has committed such karmas. So, he remains free from fear,
5. Vedanaa Bhayaa (fear of pain and disease): The pains one has to endure when one is ill; the symptoms one has to bear before illness manifests itself fully and the sorrowful meditation that one goes into when one is sick, are all forms of vedana bhaya.
One who has attained samyaktva remains unperturbed by disease, which he knows is caused by his own karmas. Even if he gets himself treated by a medical doctor, he is clear that the body is only required because it helps one practise the faith and remain immersed in it. He knows that all the diseases in the world reside in the body and are brought about by karmas. And that all the illnesses manifest themselves on the body, not on the soul. And because he is samyakdrishti, he can differentiate between the soul and the body. He remains focused on the soul.
6. Apayasha Bhaya: Is the fear of loss of reputation, bad publicity and destruction of one's external image amongst his peers. The average person may commit a lot of misdeeds in order to build and maintain this reputation, which he knows is based on lies and half-truths. He will try all the tricks in the book in order to maintain the reputation, and live in fear of being exposed as a cad and losing his
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