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Siddhālaya: A region in this cosmos (at the top of the Lokākāśa) where Siddha reside forever. Skandha: A combination of two or more than two Pudgala Paramāņu. Spardhaka: A measure related with the amount of Kārmika dust. Śruta-Jñana: (Also spelled as ŚrutaJñāna) The information of objects gained through senses and mind is called Mati-Jñāna . The knowledge based on the interpretation, analysis, comparison, etc., of that information (Mati-Jñāna) is known as Śruta-Jñāna. The knowledge based on reading or listening to any lecture or information is also called Śruta-Jñāna. The narration of scriptures or information in verbal or written form is called Dravya-Śruta-Jñāna. The Jñāna based on the Self-realization or contemplation is Bhāva-Śruta-Jñāna. Sruta Kevali: A great saint well versed in the entire Śruta-Jñana (see śrutaJñāna). Subha: Auspicious; Lucky. Subha Bhāva: Virtuous or auspicious thought; Bhāva of a living being focused on great souls or with focus on the welfare of others; Bhāva which leads to bonding of Punya. Suddha Bhāva: Bhāva which is neither virtuous nor sinful; Bhāva without any attachment, liking, or disliking. Svabhāva: Nature; Bhāva of one's own; Inherent or intrinsic characteristics.
Tapa: Penance; Austerity.
Tattva: Element(s) of the path of liberation; Principle; Reality. Tātparyavštti: Commentary of scripture Samayasāra written by Acārya Jayasena in Samsksta.
Tirtha: Holy place; Holy path. Tirthamkara: A great human being who renounces worldly pleasures and attains omniscience and bliss, and shows the path of liberation to a very large number of living beings after becoming omniscient. Trikāli Dhruva: The word 'Trikāli' means three types of times (present, past, future). The word 'Dhruva' means invariant or unchanging. Each Dravya (soul or any substance) is eternal, but its state changes with time. In the midst of continuous change in its state, when we focus our attention on the changeless or eternal dimension of eachi Dravya then such invariant aspect is known as Trikālī Dhruva.
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