liberated soul remains in Siddhashila but how does it reach sidhshila you are unable to answer
In Jainism, Siddhashila is conceived as the realm at the very edge of the universe where liberated souls (siddhas) reside. The tradition does not describe a long, detailed physical journey to Siddhashila after Moksha; rather, it speaks of the soul shedding all karma and attaining kevala-jnana (pure, omniscient knowledge) and complete liberation. Once liberated, the soul remains in its pure, luminous, formless state and dwells in Siddhashila.
Key points to understand:
- Moksha ends all karmic bondage. A liberated soul has no further karmic particles to attract, so it remains in a state of pure awareness and bliss.
- Kevala-jnana is the pinnacle of knowledge; after attaining it, the soul is no longer tied to the cycles of birth and death.
- Siddhashila is described as the abode of perfected souls. For the liberated soul, there is no further ascent or descent; it resides there in a state beyond ordinary worldly locations.
- Different Jain sects may emphasize slightly different nuances, but the core idea remains: liberation ends the bondage of karma, and the soul dwells in Siddhashila in its pure state.
If you’d like, I can share the specific sutras or stotras that describe Siddhashila and the siddhas in more detail, along with their arth (meaning) as taught in Digambar and Shwetambar traditions.