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Acharya Shri Kailashsagarsuri Gyanmandir
S'aivism and S'āktism
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is that which possesses all the three Kalas or fetters, taint or mala. The Vijñānakalas, when their taint is removed are raised to the status of Vidyes'varas which are eight-(i) Ananta - endless, (ii) Sūkşma – atomic or subtle, (iii) S'ivottamaḥ- the most excellent S'iva, (iv) Ekanetraḥ - the one-eyed, (0) Ekarudra, (vi) Trimārtikaḥ-one with three forms, (vii) S'rikanthaḥ, and (viii) S'ikhandi.' The Pralayā. kalas also are of two kinds -- those whose fetters have matured reach liberation and others whose subtle body undergoes many births in accordance with impressions of deeds. Liberation is conferred upon the souls or Pas us in accordance with their deeds.
Pasas or fetters are divided into four kinds which are (i) Mala or taint which hides the powers of knowing and acting of the soul, and is like the husk that envelops the grain of rice; (ii) Karma - impression of deeds for the attainment of fruits; (iii) Māyā, the material cause into which the whole world returns at the time of dissolution, and the world springs from it; (iv) Rodhasakti – the obstructive power of S'iva. It regulates the other three fetters and conceals the true nature of the soul.? S'iva is possessed of this power and hence, He can create the world. The Pas'us are of two kinds, the impure and the pure; the former being associated with the body and the latter exist without any body.
1 Sarvadars'anasangraha, p. 183. 2 Ibid. p. 187.
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