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  • Other general questions 2. Is it possible of Aupashamik Samyaktvi to be a shravak or shraman? 3. Who does upashamshreni – one who is aupashamik samyaktvi or kshayopshamik samyaktvi?
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    Other general questions 2. Is it possible of Aupashamik Samyaktvi to be a shravak or shraman? 3. Who does upashamshreni – one who is aupashamik samyaktvi or kshayopshamik samyaktvi?

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    Yes. An aupashamik samyaktvi can be either a shravak or a shraman, depending on his vows and conduct.

    And upashamshreni is generally taken by a kshayopashamik samyaktvi, not by an aupashamik samyaktvi.

    Explanation

    • Aupashamik samyaktva means right faith that arises through suppression of deluding karma.
    • Shravak means a householder Jain follower with partial vows.
    • Shraman means a renunciant monk or ascetic with full vows.

    So:

    • If a person has aupashamik samyaktva and remains a householder, he is a shravak.
    • If he renounces worldly life and takes monkhood, he is a shraman.

    For upashamshreni:

    • It is the spiritual ladder of suppression of passions.
    • It is associated with a kshayopashamik samyaktvi who has entered higher stages of spiritual discipline.
    • It is not the normal path of an aupashamik samyaktvi.

    Spiritual Understanding

    In Jain Dharma, right faith is the foundation. Whether one is a shravak or a shraman depends on conduct, vows, and renunciation, not only on samyaktva.

    Similarly, upashamshreni is a very high spiritual process, so it belongs to one who already has strong inner discipline and kshayopashamik samyaktva.

    Takeaway

    • Aupashamik samyaktvi can be shravak or shraman.
    • Upashamshreni is done by a kshayopashamik samyaktvi.
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