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?
Answer
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.