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But the fifth Gunasthāna represents a stage when the soul is capable of abstinence though partial. This is Deśaviratasamyagdệsti.2 Even in this stage, the soul is higher up indeed but still it cannot completely abstain from immoral deeds due to relevant passions. Self-control is attained only partially in this stage.
In the sixth stage, there is a lift undoubtedly but even here the soul cannot express fully its energy for self-control. This stage is known as Pramattasamyaktva.2 Pramáda is present in this stage. In other words although self-control is present in this stage, the spiritual inertia persists.
In the seventh stage, it is characterized by self-control or lack of spiritual inertia or pramāda, This stage is called Apramatta samyaktva.3
The eighth stage is called Apūrvakarapa. 4 In this state the soul is so purified that it can reduce the duration and intensity of karmans which existed in it from the past. In this stage, it is possible for the soul to undergo the process of Sthitighāta, Rasaghata etc. i.e. the duration and intensity of purity takes place. Gupa-śreņi, Gunasamkarma and Apūrvasthiti bandha take place which mean that the soul is now capable of all arranging the karmas in a series transforming karmaic matter etc. The soul is very vigorous in its purifying activities in this stage. The soul does not rest for a long time in this stage.
The nineth stage is called Anivệitibādarasamparāya.5 At : this time the process of Anivsttikaraṇa is performed. It
is pointed out that even in this stage gross passions may attack.
1. Gomaţtasura, Jivakända 30-31 2. Ibid., 32-33 3. Ibid., 45-48 4. Ibid., 50-54 5. Ibid., 56-57
