In Jainism, the core principles for understanding the path to liberation are known as the Nav Tattva (Nine Fundamentals or Categories of Truth). These tattvas explain the nature of existence, the bondage of the soul, and the means to attain liberation (moksha). Here are the Nav Tattva and their sub-types:

1. Jiva (Soul)

• Sub-types:

- Sthavara Jiva (Immobile, single-sense: earth, water, fire, air, plants) - Trasa Jiva (Mobile, multi-sensed: two to five senses)

2. Ajiva (Non-soul)

• Sub-types:

There are five categories of Ajiva: - Pudgala (Matter) - Dharma (Medium of motion) - Adharma (Medium of rest) - Akasha (Space) - Kala (Time)

3. Punya (Merit)

• Good karmas accumulated by virtuous deeds, charity, compassion, etc.

4. Paap (Sin)

• Bad karmas accumulated by harmful actions, violence, falsehood, etc.

5. Asrava (Influx)

• Sub-types:

- Bhava Asrava (Mental influx, through intentions) - Dravya Asrava (Physical influx, through activities) - Influx occurs through activities of body, speech, and mind (Yoga) and passions (Kashaya).

6. Bandh (Bondage)

• Sub-types:

Bondage of karmic matter to the soul is classified based on: - Prakriti Bandh (Nature of karma) - Sthiti Bandh (Duration of karma) - Anubhaga Bandh (Intensity of karma) - Pradesha Bandh (Quantity of karma)

7. Samvar (Stoppage)

• Sub-types:

Means to stop influx of karma, such as: - Right faith (Samyak Darshan) - Right knowledge (Samyak Jnan) - Right conduct (Samyak Charitra) - Observance of vows, self-restraint, meditation, etc.

8. Nirjara (Shedding)

• Sub-types:

- Savipaka Nirjara (Shedding through experiencing results) - Avipaka Nirjara (Shedding through penance and austerities)

9. Moksha (Liberation)

• The ultimate goal, where the soul is completely free from all karmas.

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These tattvas and their sub-types provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the Jain path to liberation.