Treatise on Jainism

Author(s): Jayantibhai S Sanghvi
Publisher: S J Sanghvi

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A Treatise on Jainism Jnanavarniya, (2) Dırsh navarniyı, (3) Mobaniya and (4) Antaraya are called Jeevanmukta. Those who have destroyed further four Karmas known as Aghati Karmas viz. (1) Nama, (2) Gotra, (3) Ayushya and (4) Vedniya are called Videhmukta or Siddha. Jeevanmukta Parmatmas or Arhats or Arihants as they are called by their speech impart their rare and unprecedented teachings to all to realise true happiness and ultimately to attain the eternal bliss of the final beatitude (Moksha). Tne Principles of Jain Religion having been propounded by Veetraga (souls with no attachment or hatred) and Sarvajna (Omniscient) are universally wide and based on truth and for that very reason their universal beneficence can be said to be established and proved.
Ahimsa Parmo Dharma (non-injury is the paramount religion) epitomise the true essence of Jainism. This suggests that one should bear love towards all living beings, as they are considered potentially divine in whatever form they exist. All of them have the capacity to be liberated from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth and attain eternal