Answer

The difference is simple:

• Aharak labdhi = the capacity or attainment to perform aharaka.
• Aharak samudghat = the actual process of extending the soul’s subtle activity through an aharaka sharira.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma:

• Labdhi means a special spiritual attainment, power, or eligibility.
• Samudghat means a special expansion or projection of the soul’s activity.

So:

1. Aharak labdhi

- It is the ability gained by a highly advanced muni. - This ability allows the monk to send forth an aharaka sharira. - It is like having the qualification or power.

1. Aharak samudghat

- It is the actual act of using that ability. - The subtle body is projected for a spiritual purpose, generally to receive clarification from a Tirthankar Bhagwan. - It is like the action that happens after the qualification exists.

Spiritual Understanding

This distinction is important because Jain Dharma carefully separates:

• Potential and actual practice
• Inner spiritual capacity and its manifestation

Aharak labdhi shows the purity and advancement of a soul. Aharak samudghat shows that this inner attainment has become active for a sacred purpose.

Takeaway

In short:

• Aharak labdhi = ability
• Aharak samudghat = use of that ability

If you want, I can also explain aharaka sharira in the same simple way.