Summary (Jain view):

• The path to liberation (moksha) is built on three essential right aspects:

- Samyak Darshan (right belief or right perception of the true nature of self and universe) - Samyak Jnana (right knowledge) - Samyak Charitra (right conduct)

• In Jainism, progress toward liberation is described through both:

- Ratnatraya (the three jewels/treasures of Jain practice) - Gunasthana (the 11 spiritual stages of the soul on the path)

The 11 Gunasthanas (brief idea of each stage): 1) Danghika/Anti-samyakdarshan — having wrong belief; bondage begins. 2) Avirati — weak discipline; some restraint, some karma continues. 3) Pramatta — negligence; forgetfulness of vows. 4) Acchedana — carelessness; vows are barely kept. 5) So-dharsana (lack of proper view) — partial right belief, more karma attaches. 6) Ruchi — interest in spiritual path grows; discipline improves. 7) Suhrad-dharma — steady practice; remorse and self-control increase. 8) Upashruta — significant control; meditative steadiness. 9) Clear understanding of karma and self-control are strong; passions weaken. 10) Sankshepa — near-complete shedding of strong passions; conduct is very pure. 11) Kaivalya — final liberation; cycle of rebirth ends; pure, free consciousness.

How to know your state (practical cues):

• Regularly examine your faith, knowledge, and conduct against the three right elements.
• Observe your inner state:

- Are you guided by clear understanding of the self and non-self (right belief)? - Do your daily actions reflect accurate knowledge about right and wrong? - Are your choices consistently gentle, non-violent, truthful, and self-controlled?

• Track your discipline and vows:

- How faithfully are you observing vows (ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigrah)? - Is your anger, pride, deceit, or attachment decreasing over time?

• Seek guidance:

- A learned Jain guru or senior practitioner can help assess your current Gunasthana and suggest practices to progress.

• Practice signs of progress:

- Cooler handling of desires and passions - Less karmic bondage expressed as fewer harmful thoughts and actions - Increasing detachment from worldly enjoyments while remaining active and standing by vows

• Remember: Digambar and Shwetambar traditions may describe certain nuances in practice or emphasis, but the overall framework of Ratnatraya and Gunasthana remains central.

If you want, I can summarize the Gunasthana in more detail or provide brief contemplations you can use to assess yourself today.