How many ways to follow samvar. Is it 57?
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Answer
Yes, in the common Jain classification, Samvar is explained through 57 means of stopping karmic influx.Explanation
These 57 are usually counted as:- 5 Samitis
- 3 Guptis
- 10 Dharma
- 12 Bhavanas
- 22 Parishaha-jaya
- 5 Charitras
Together, they make 57.