Answer

The 6th and 7th Gunasthān are:

• 6th Gunasthān: Pramatta Saṃyata — Self-restraint with carelessness
• 7th Gunasthān: Apramatta Saṃyata — Self-restraint without carelessness

Explanation

6. Pramatta Saṃyata Gunasthān
At this stage, the soul has accepted true Jain monkhood and observes the vows of complete restraint. However, some pramāda — carelessness, negligence, or spiritual laxity — still remains.

This carelessness may appear as:

• Lack of full alertness in conduct
• Subtle attachment
• Sleepiness, distraction, or negligence
• Imperfect vigilance in spiritual practice

7. Apramatta Saṃyata Gunasthān
At this stage, the soul continues in complete self-restraint, but without carelessness. The monk’s conduct becomes more alert, pure, and spiritually disciplined.

Here, the soul is:

• Fully restrained
• Free from spiritual negligence
• More vigilant in observing vows
• Progressing toward deeper purity of conduct

Spiritual Understanding

The difference between the 6th and 7th Gunasthān is mainly pramāda:

• 6th: restraint exists, but carelessness remains
• 7th: restraint exists, and carelessness is removed

Takeaway

The 6th Gunasthān is disciplined monkhood with some negligence, while the 7th Gunasthān is disciplined monkhood with complete alertness and freedom from negligence.