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    Why only man can go to moksham?

    12 months ago 68

    Not true. In Jainism, moksha (liberation) is possible for every soul (jiva) who follows the right path and burns karmas. However, there are different opinions in Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions about gender.

    • General principle: Any soul can attain kevala jnana and moksha by following the path of samyak darshan, samyak jnana, and samyak charitra, removing the karmas that obscure the soul. This is the standard Jain teaching in many texts. You can read more here .
    • Digambara view on women: In the Digambara tradition, it is believed that a woman must be reborn as a man to achieve moksha. This view is part of their historical interpretation of soteriology. You can read more about this aspect here .
    • Śvetāmbara view on women: The Śvetāmbara tradition holds that women can attain moksha just like men (though they may follow different pathways within practice). You can read more about Siddha (liberated souls) and gender here .

    In short: moksha is not restricted to men in all Jain traditions; there are tradition-specific nuances about how and when a woman can attain it.

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