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Tattvartha Sutra
path of three jewels, which are as stated above- enlightened faith, enlightened knowledge and enlightened conduct. TATVARTHASHRADDHANAM SAMYAGDARSHANAM 1-2
The Enlightened faith means faith in the fundamental Truth. (or the meaning of Truth or Tattvas)
The enlightened faith is an awareness of reality or truth and leads to the knowledge of every substance in the universe. It also means having unwavering faith in the words of Jinas (who have conquered their inner passions and are enlightened souls). In order to obtain the correct knowledge of reality, one must put faith in their words.
For the path to liberation one must have all three jewels. Enlightened conduct is conduct which frees man from all attachments and aversions and finally destroys karma bondage. Conduct can only be called 'enlightened' if it goes hand in hand with enlightened faith and enlightened knowledge.
TATTVAS:
TANNISARGADDHIGAMAD VA 1-3
= The enlightened faith is obtained either by intuition (i.e. it comes naturally) or by external means (learning, teaching).
There are seven/nine classifications of living entities in the Tattvarthasutra: (The Categories of Truth-)
They are described as follows:
JIVAJIVASHRAVABANDHSAMVARNIRJARAMOKSHASTATVAM 1-4
= The Tattvas (living entities or particles which make up the 18
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universe) are
Sentient beings or souls (life) = Jivas Inanimate entities (non-life) = Ajivas Inrush/Influx of karma- ashrava Bondage of soul by karma-matter = bandh Stoppage of influx= samvar
Shedding of karma= nirjara
Liberation of soul from karma-matter = moksha
Cosmic Constituents
JIVA= LIFE
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There are two additional Tattvas Punya or meritorious deeds and papa which means sinful acts.
Cosmic constituents can be divided into two categories.
AJIVA= NON-LIFE
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(1) Jiva comprises of an infinite number of independent spirit-units
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(2) Ajiva means an infinite number of atomic units.
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Jiva possesses consciousness and has perfect knowledge, vision, power and bliss whilst Ajivas are inanimate entities. The theory of soul and matter:
Jainism has its own unique karma theory. Our good or bad deeds and thoughts are in the forms of minute particles invisible to the
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