The Truth

Author(s): O P Jain
Publisher: Veer Nirvan Granth Prakashan Samiti

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THE TRUTH
with body or other worldly objects. As the body is still there, sensual vibrations do reach the soul but in the absence of attention (passions and desires), they do not affect the soul and no fresh bandh of karmas takes place. Such souls are called Arhat or Jina (conquerer).
Ayoga-kevali : It is a transitory stage when the remaining four karmas have also been destroyed and the soul leaves the body for ever and attains a pure state. It is then said to have attained Nirvana or liberation which is a state of perpetual omniscience and bliss. Such souls go upwards to the periphery of the Universe and stay there for ever.
It is important to note that real power lies in Right Faith only. What is believed to be useful for the individual becomes the nucleus of an impulse that is to furnish the motive power for all activity. Without right faith, there will be no urge or inspiration for right conduct which alone is the real remedy for purifying the soul and leading it to bliss. It will thus be seen that Mohaniya Karmia is the real obstacle in the way of spiritual progress., This Karma Prakriti obstructs the right faith and right conduct both. To conquer this karma, mere intellectualism or philosophical discussions will not do. Solid action is needed in the form of right conduct, as explained earlier, which consists of a systematic control of our sense organs and mind, turning the attention completely away from outside objects to within the self. This will mean deadening the body to all kinds of sensations so that there is no external disturbance in self contemplation. Here there is not the slightest intention to subject the body to unnecessary torture, as some people seem to think. It is a training to bear hardships with equanimity, in the same way as a soldier is trained to bear the rigours of a battlefield. A person on the path of liberation (moksa or nirrana) is a real soldier to fight and conquer the most deadly enemythe karma prakritis.
With correct knowledge of the substances of the Universe and in particular of the two substances-soul and matter and interaction between them, it is possible to find lasting solutions to many intricate problems which confront humanity. In most cases, such a knowledge will help to develop correct attitudes of mind and will make life worth
living.
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