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Right belief is "Naimittika" and the discourses etc., of an elightened self (right knowledged person)is 'Nimitta' (Atmanushasan Gatha 10, Commentary).
Q. 137. Define perverted belief (Mithyatva).
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The state of "Siddha" is 'Naimittika' and the absence (destruction) of all material karmas is “Nimitta”. (Samayasar Gatha 82, Commentary).
The fallacious belief, such as possessing otherwise faith in the seven useful "Tattvas" (fundamental Principles i.e. Jiva, Ajiva, Asrava etc.), believing nonGods (non-deities) as to be real (true Gods, believing "non-Tattva" (nonreality) as to be real tattva (reality), believing non-religion (wicked religion) as to be real (true) religion etc., is called perverted belief (mithyatva).
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Q. 138. How many kinds of "Mithyatva" there ?
It is of 5 kinds :--
Ekanta (One sided belief).
Viparita (Contrary belief).
Sansaya (Doubtful belief).
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