Where I have to go
In Jain Dharma, the ultimate destination is Moksha — complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and the experience of eternal bliss beyond the worldly realm.
How to reach there (simple path):
- Right faith (samyag-darshan): Have faith in the Jain teachings, the Tirthankaras, and the doctrine of karma.
- Right knowledge (samyag-jnana): Understand how karma binds the soul and how right conduct can purify it.
- Right conduct (samyag-charitra): Live ethically and non-violently. For all, this mainly means:
- For lay followers: practice daily disciplines such as:
- Purify karma: cultivate self-control and right thoughts, reduce harmful actions, and increase virtuous actions to gradually lessen karmic bondage.
Overall aim: transform the soul to a state of kevala-jnana (omniscience) and finally Moksha, where the soul remains in blissful, pure awareness without bondage.
If you’re seeking more specific guidance within a tradition (Digambar vs. Shwetambar) or want a concise, step-by-step routine, I can share details aligned with your tradition.