Answer

In Jain Dharma, the soul does not “get” power from outside. It already has infinite strength, knowledge, perception, and bliss in its pure state. But these qualities remain covered by karma. A soul elevates when it sheds karmas and becomes more pure.

Explanation

A soul becomes stronger and spiritually higher through:

• Right Faith (Samyak Darshan) — believing in truth, soul, karma, and liberation
• Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana) — understanding the Jain path correctly
• Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra) — living with self-control, non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession
• Tapasya — austerity, repentance, fasting, and discipline
• Ahimsa — reducing harm in thought, word, and action
• Vairagya — detachment from worldly desires
• Self-awareness and meditation — turning inward and staying close to the soul’s true nature

The soul rises spiritually when karmic bondage becomes lighter. Then its natural qualities begin to shine more clearly.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jainism, elevation means moving from bondage toward liberation.

The soul is not weak by nature. It is powerful, but karma makes it appear limited. When a person practices purity, restraint, and compassion, the soul becomes lighter, calmer, and more radiant.

So, spiritual power in Jain Dharma means:

• less anger
• less pride
• less deceit
• less greed
• more equanimity
• more compassion
• more inner freedom

This is the true elevation of the soul.

Takeaway

A soul elevates by removing karma, not by collecting worldly power. The more pure, disciplined, and detached one becomes, the more the soul’s natural power is revealed.