What does "vichare udayaprayoga" mean
Answer
In Jain usage, “vichare udayaprayoga” means that a spiritually realized person lives according to the rise of karma — their outer activities continue as karmic results unfold, not from personal attachment or ego. In
Atmasiddhi, this is listed as one of the qualities of a true Sadguru. (
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Explanation
A Jain glossary explains “udaya” as the state in which karma becomes operative and its fruits are experienced. A commentary on
Atmasiddhi explains “vicāra udayaprayoga” as someone whose actions follow the script of karma, not personal wish. So the phrase points to inward detachment and equanimity even while living in the world. (
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Takeaway
Simply put:
the body may act, but the soul remains detached; life unfolds according to karmic rise. (
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