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    Bandh moksh vikhyat

    one year ago 98

    In Jainism, "Bandh" and "Moksh" are fundamental concepts related to the soul's journey.

    Bandh (Bondage): Bandh refers to the bondage of karma to the soul. In Jain philosophy, every soul is pure by nature, but due to ignorance (mithyatva), passions (kashaya), and activities (yoga), karmic particles get attached to it. This attachment is called "Bandh." The bondage of karma causes the soul to undergo cycles of birth and death (samsara) and experience pleasure, pain, and other worldly conditions.

    Moksh (Liberation): Moksh is the ultimate goal in Jainism. It is the state of liberation where the soul is completely free from all karmic bondage. When all karmas are destroyed (through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct), the soul rises to the top of the universe (Siddhashila) and exists in its pure, blissful, and omniscient state forever. This state is called Moksha.

    Vikhyat (Explanation/Description): To elaborate (vikhyat) further, the process in Jainism is:

    1. Bandh (Bondage): Due to ignorance and passions, karma is bound to the soul.
    2. Samvar (Stopping): Efforts are made to stop new karmas from binding to the soul.
    3. Nirjara (Shedding): Existing karmas are gradually shed through spiritual practices.
    4. Moksh (Liberation): Complete freedom from all karmas, attaining the purest state of the soul.

    Thus, Jainism emphasizes self-discipline, non-violence, truth, and ascetic practices to break the cycle of Bandh and achieve Moksh.

    If you want a more detailed explanation or references from Jain scriptures, please let me know!

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