Answer

Dvitiyopsham, more fully called dvitīyopasham samyaktva, means the “second subsidence right faith” in Jainism. It is a temporary state of pure right faith that arises when deluding karmas are subdued, not destroyed. ( jainkosh.org)

Explanation

In this process, the soul enters the upashama-shreni (the subsidence ladder). The traditional explanation says that the three darshana-mohaniya karmas and the four anantanubandhi passions are subdued, and then second subsidence samyaktva appears. This is an inner karmic transformation, not an external ritual. ( encyclopediaofjainism.com)

It usually arises after kshayopashama samyaktva, when a spiritually advanced soul is ready to ascend the subsidence ladder. Jain texts describe it as appearing in the 7th gunasthana in the upward movement, and it may be found broadly from the 4th to the 11th gunasthana because the soul can later descend from higher stages. ( jainqq.org)

When does it take place?

It does not happen at a fixed worldly time, age, or calendar moment. It takes place when the soul’s karmic conditions become ripe for this stage of subsidence, usually in a very advanced spiritual state. Since it is based on subsidence rather than complete destruction of karma, it is temporary and the soul can later fall down from the upashama-shreni. ( jainkosh.org)

Spiritual Understanding

This stage shows deep inward purification. Its significance is that the soul is no longer merely practicing discipline externally; it is temporarily resting in a much calmer state of faith, with passions greatly subdued. In Jain Dharma, this points toward stronger detachment, purity of belief, and progress on the path to liberation. ( jainkosh.org)

Takeaway

In simple words: dvitiyopsham is a temporary, highly purified state of right faith that comes when certain karmas are subdued. It happens only at an advanced stage of spiritual progress, not at a fixed time in ordinary life. ( jainkosh.org)