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Essence of
Jainism-
Tattvartha Sutra
Essence of
Jainism-
Tattvartha Sutra
C 1997 by The Jain Center of Greater Boston., Inc. All rights reserved.
Mini-Presentation
Jain Center of Greater BostonVersion A1.0, November 1998
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Jain Center of BostonJain Center of Boston Yogendra Jain (Coordinator) Dr. Sanjay Jain Manish Kasliwal Parimal Pandya Archit Shah Nitin Sogani Preeti Jain (Graphics)
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Tattvartha SutraTattvartha Sutra Teachings of Mahavira Scripture to learn All That Is (Jain
Religion, Ethics, Philosophy) Written by (Acharya) Umasvati in
the second century Translated by Dr. Nathmal Tatia Accepted by all Jain Sects
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The Goal of Human
Life is Liberation
Liberation is Perfect
Knowledge, Perfect
Intuition, and Eternal
Bliss All Knowledge is
Partial Truth Except Omniscience
Author’s AssumptionsAuthor’s AssumptionsLiberation
Omniscience
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The Goal of Human
Life is Liberation
Liberation is Perfect
Knowledge, Perfect
Intuition, and Eternal
Bliss All Knowledge is
Partial Truth Except Omniscience
Author’s AssumptionsAuthor’s AssumptionsLiberation
Omniscience
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Roots of Tattvartha Sutra
Roots of Tattvartha Sutra
500 BC Mahavira’s Teachings << transmitted by his disciples>>100 AD Written in Sanskrit by Umaswati
1900’s: Several English Translations1997 : Toronto Jain Convention: First multi-media presentation by Jain Center of Greater Boston
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Our AgendaOur Agenda(Part 1)
Introduction Who Am I Enlightened
Person Six Universal Sub. Knowledge Anekantvad Soul’s Link to the
World<Break>
(Part 2) Karmic Bondage Inhibiting and
Wearing off Karma
Vows 14 Gunsthans Meditation Liberation Discussions
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Essence of JainismEssence of Jainism Non-Violence (Ahimsa)
Strengthens the autonomy of life of every being
Non-One-Sideness(Anekantavad) Strengthens the autonomy of thought
of every individual
Non-Possession (Aparigraha) Strengthens the
interdependence of all existence
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Who Am I?Who Am I?
? Why am I here?
From where did I come?
Where am I going?
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Who am I ?Who am I ? I am a symbiosis of physical and
spiritual substances Why am I here?
I am here to realize who I am From where did I come?
I come from the past karmic influences
Where am I going? I am moving towards liberation
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Fundamentals of Existence
Fundamentals of Existence
Beginninglessness Dynamic Interplay
of Physical and Spiritual Reality
Cause and Effect (through Karma)
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Enlightened Person
Enlightened Person
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Wandering Souls
TIME AW
AR
EN
ES
S
The Journey StartsThe Journey Starts
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Path to Liberation (Three Jewels)
Path to Liberation (Three Jewels)
Enlightened World-View (Samyak Darshan)
Enlightened Knowledge (Samyak Gyan) Types of Knowledge Bhavanas
Enlightened Conduct (Samyak Charitra) Lay Vows Holy Vows
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Wandering Souls
Karmic Bondage and Inflow
and Liberation
Karmic Shedding
The Vows
Non-Violence
Purity of Thought
TIME AW
AR
EN
ES
S
Path to LiberationPath to Liberation Omniscience
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Types of KnowledgeTypes of Knowledge
KNOWLEDGEMediate (Acquired) Immediate (Innate)
Empirical
Articulate
• Gained through the senses
• Mind’s ability to comprehend what is sensed
• Conceptualization through language
(mati)
(shrut)
Clairvoyant
Mind-reading
Omniscient
• Act of seeing the objects of another’s mind
• Knowledge of all other substances in all their modes
• Perception of things that are outof the natural range of senses
(avadhi)
(manahparyaya)
(keval)
(Pratyaksha)(Paroksha)
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Knowledge : Key To Omniscience/Liberatio
n
Knowledge : Key To Omniscience/Liberatio
n
MoreDelusion
MoreDelusion
MoreEnlightened
MoreEnlightened
K A R M A SK A R M A S*
Partial Elimination&
Partial Suppression
K N O W L E D G EK N O W L E D G EClairvoyance
Other than omniscience, all other categories are mixture of knowledge & ignorance Omniscience is perfect Innate, pure enlightenment
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Six Universal SubstancesSix Universal Substances
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Substances in the Universe
Substances in the Universe
MatterMatter
(pudgal)
JivaJiva
(jiva)
TimeTime
(kal)
SpaceSpace(akash)
Medium of Rest
Medium of Rest
(adharma)
Medium of MotionMedium
of Motion(dharma)
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Nature of
Soul
Nature of
Soul
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CLASSES OF SOUL
2 CLASSES
Worldly(Sansari
k)
Worldly(Sansari
k)
Liberated(Siddha)
Liberated(Siddha)
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QUALITIES OF SOUL QUALITIES
EverlastingEverlasting
SentienceSentience
Omniscience
Omniscience
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STATES OF SOUL
5 STATES
SuppressionSuppression
EliminationElimination
MixingMixing
SheddingShedding
PurificationPurification
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Bondage of KarmaBondage of Karma
Bondage is the process by which karma are attached to the soul
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Seven TattvasSeven Tattvas Jiva (souls)
Ajiva (non-sentient entities)
Inflow - Asrava (inflow of karmic particles to the soul)
Binding - Bandha (binding of karmic part. to the soul)
Stopping - Samvara (stopping the karmic inflow)
Shedding - Nirjara (falling away of karmic particles)
Liberation - Moksh (liberation from worldly bondage)
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Choice: Circle of Life or Moksha
Choice: Circle of Life or Moksha
Circle of Life
Moksha
and “Death”
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Realityand
Anekantavad
Realityand
Anekantavad
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Approach to TruthApproach to Truth
Gateways OfInvestigation
Approved Means Of Knowledge
PhilosophicalStandpoint
The categories of truth can be understood with more precision and clarity through these 3 ways
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Jain PerspectiveJain Perspective
Doctrine of Non-
absolutism(Anekantava
d)
Doctrine of Non-
absolutism(Anekantava
d)
Philosophical Standpoints (Nayavad)
Philosophical Standpoints (Nayavad)
Sevenfold Predication
[Sapta-bhanginya]
Sevenfold Predication
[Sapta-bhanginya]
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VIEWS OF REALITYVIEWS OF REALITY
Philosophy of Being (substances) and Philosophy of Becoming (modes) Are Both Real And Integral
Philosophy Of Being(Unchanging)
Stresses Substance
EVER UNCHANGING
LIKE THE SUN
(guna)
Philosophy Of Becoming (Always Changing)
Stresses Modes
EVERCHANGING
LIKE THEWEATHER
(paryaya)
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The Nature of RealityThe Nature of Reality
Reality = Substance + Quality + Modes
Modes
Water
H O2
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Non-One-Sidedness(Nayavad-Syadvad)Non-One-Sidedness(Nayavad-Syadvad)The same reality can be viewed
from different standpoints - Doctrine of “MAY-BE”
water
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Changelessness Beneath ChangesChangelessness
Beneath Changes
SOUL
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Non-One-SidednessNon-One-Sidedness(ANEKANTAVAD)(ANEKANTAVAD)
EXISTENCE NON-EXISTENCE
INEXPRESSIBILITY
1 2
3
6
4
57
The Seven Fold Predication of the Real
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Does Truth Exist ?Does Truth Exist ?
Anekantvada- Reduce Ego- Keep an open mind
Truth Exists(Time Specific)
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Inhibiting
and Wearing
off
of Karmas
Inhibiting
and Wearing
off
of Karmas
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Karma’s InflowKarma’s Inflow
Speech
Action
Thought
+
Karma Inflow
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Events:• Troubling thoughts - Inflow (Asrava)• Mind constantly thinking - Bondage
(Bandha)• Let bygones be bygones - Stoppage
(Samvara)• Practice austerity- Shedding (Nirjara)
Accident on Route to Nirvana
Accident on Route to NirvanaScenario: A person meeting an accident with a car
Result: Vibration of soul in association with mind and body
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Types of Karmic Bondage
Types of Karmic Bondage
Knowledge CoveringIntuition CoveringSensationDeluding (View,
Conduct)Life SpanBodyStatusObstructive
Dest
ructi
ve (
Gh
ati
a)
Karm
a Non
-Destru
ctive
(A
gh
atia
) K
arm
a
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Karmic Bondage CycleKarmic Bondage Cycle
Omniscient
+
++
Only Non-Destructive
Karmas
Inhibition and Wearing Off
+
+
Less Intensity
-
+ +
Self-Restraint
-
+ +
KarmicParticles
ActionsMind, Body, Speech -
+ +Dormant Karma
ReactionFruition Occurs
+ +
-
-
+ +Strong Intensity
Strong Passi
ons
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Are Beneficial Karmas Good?
Are Beneficial Karmas Good?
Give worldlypleasures
Give worldly pain
More harmful karmas
More beneficial karmas
.
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7 Ways to Inhibit and Wear off Karma
7 Ways to Inhibit and Wear off Karma
Right Control
12 Reflections
Mind, Body, Speech
Moving Carefully
Practicing AusteritiesRight
Conduct
Enduring Hardships
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3. Observing 10 Dharmas
3. Observing 10 Dharmas
Forgiveness
Straightforwardness
Purity
Truthfulness
Self Restraint
Austerity
Renunciation
Detachment
ContinenceHumility
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VowsVows
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Doors of Inflow of Karmas
Doors of Inflow of Karmas
5 SENSES Touch Taste Smell Sight Hearing
5 INDULGENCES Causing Injury Lying Stealing Incontinence Possessiveness
4 PASSIONS
Anger Pride
(Ego) Deceit Greed
25 URGES Evil Torture Deceitful ... Possessive
clinging
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Control Your PassionsControl Your Passions
Passions
Passions
PassionsPassions
+/- Karma
Less Karmas
EMOTIONS
EMOTIONS
AngerPrideDeceitGreed
Vows help in minimizing passions
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Activities to Support Vows
Activities to Support Vows Non-stealing
Celibacy
Truthfulness
Non-Violence
Non-Possessiveness
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Not Negation of Life,But Affirmation of
the Eternal
Not Negation of Life,But Affirmation of
the Eternal
Celebrate life with the ultimate vision
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GunasthansGunasthans
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Suppresion/Elimination
(Stage: 8,9,10,11)
Suppresion/Elimination
(Stage: 8,9,10,11)
+++
- -
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Omniscience (Final Stage: 14)
Omniscience (Final Stage: 14)
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MeditationMeditation
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Types of MeditationTypes of Meditation
Analytic White (Pure)
Mournful Wrathful
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MeditationMeditation
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LiberationLiberation
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LiberationLiberationLiberation
Omniscience
Knowledge Covering
Intuition Covering
View DeludingSensation
Body
Status
Obstructive
Life span
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The Soul After Liberation
The Soul After Liberation
What after Liberation ? Soul’s separation Soul’s upward motion Soul’s arrival at the border of cosmic
space What is the soul’s nature after
liberation Pure and perfect enlightened world view Enlightened knowledge Enlightened intuition