Book Title: Tattvartha Sutra That Which Is
Author(s): Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: Vinod Kapashi

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________________ Tattvartha Sutra GUNPARYAYVAD DRAVYAM 5-37 = The substances (as mentioned in aphorism) have qualities (i.e. attributes) and can be modified from their original form. They have both permanent and temporary characteristics. The first characteristic is quality or guna and is permanent. It does not undergo changes in its fundamental structure. The second characteristic known as modifications or paryaya is impermanent. It means substances undergo changes, for example, in size, shape, and colour 5602 HO GROUP DISCUSSION ON CHAPTER 5 (1) Discuss 5/29 in detail. Is there any such thing as creation? 40 مت و ایران I Tattvartha Sutra CHAPTER-6 KAY-VAK -MANAHKARMA YOGAH 6-1 = The activity of the body, speech and mind is known as yoga. In Sanskrit language yoga means to join.' Therefore here 'yoga' means the 'joining' or binding of karma with the soul. 110 01 SASRAVAH 6-2 = This describes the influx of karma. As we have already seen the activities of the body, mind and speech attract karmic particles. Asravas describes the process wherein groups of karma matter are associated with the soul. SUBHH PUNYASYA 6-3 = Good deeds are regarded as auspicious. Deeds can be good or bad, auspicious or inauspicious. All deeds, thoughts and actions result in the inflow of karmic matter. which in turn is bound to the soul. Auspicious yoga is considered meritorious, but still causes a bondage with the soul. Any influxauspicious or inauspicious- causes a soul to go through cycles of birth and death and hinders liberation. ASUBHH PAPASYA 6-4 = Bad deeds are regarded as sins. Bad thoughts, words or actions cause an inflow of negative karma. This again is bound to the soul. 41

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