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Samvara ( savara ) is one of the tattva or the fundamental reality of the world as per the Jain philosophy. It means stoppagethe stoppage of the influx of thematerial karmas into the soul consciousness. The karmic process in Jainism is basedon seven truths or fundamental principles ( tattva ) of Jainism which explain thehuman predicament. [1] Out that the seven, the fourinflux ( srava ), bondage(bandha ), stoppage ( savara ) and release ( nirjar )pertain to the karmic

process. [1]

1 Philosophical overview2 Means of savara3 See also4 References

Savara is the first step in destruction of karmas. The world or the samsara is oftendescribed as an ocean and the soul as a boat trying to cross it and reach the shores of liberation. The boat is leaking i.e. the karmas are getting attached to the soul. Hence

the first step is to stop the leak and prevent the new water from entering the boat.This is savara . Jains assert that emancipation is not possible as long as the soul isreleased from bondage of the karmas. This is possible by savara , that is, stoppageof inflow of new karmas, and nirjar , that is, shedding of existing karmas throughconscious efforts. [2]

Samvara or stoppage of karmic influx is achieved through practice of:

Three guptis or three controls of mind, speech and body, [3]1.Five samitis or observing carefulness in movement, speaking, eating, placingobjects and disposing refuse. [4]

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Ten dharmas or observation of good acts like forgiveness, humility,straightforwardness, contentment, truthfulness, self control, penance,renunciation, non-attachment and continence. [5]

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Anuprekshas or meditation on the truths of this universe. [5]4. Pari ahajaya , that is, a man on moral path must develop a perfectly patientand unperturbed attitude in the midst of trying and difficult circumstances. [5]

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C ritra , that is, endeavour to remain in steady spiritual practices. [6]6.

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