Sunday Class notes

Jai Jinendra,

 Date of Swadhyaya: 01/18/2008
Attendees:
Summary Prepared by: Ruchi
Chapter No: 6
Sutra No: 12 (page 136)
Summary:

Leshya: Temporary State of mind. In Human being all Leshya can be possible.

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   (1)Krishna ("black") Leshya - This kind of Leshya represents the lowest kind of state of mind. A person in this state of mind shows no compassion or mercy. People are afraid of them as these kinds of people are often violent. They also carry jealousy and animosity within themselves. According to Jainism, a person with this type of Leshya will absolutely go to hell.

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  (2)Neel {"blue") Leshya - People in this state of mind are proud, haughty, and lazy. They are unreliable and other people avoid their company. They are cheaters, cowards, and hypocrites. These people also avoid all things religious. According to Jainism, a person who dies in this state of mind will get reincarnated as plant life.

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  (3) Kapot ("brown") Leshya - Someone in this state of mind always remains sad and gloomy. They find faults in others and are vindictive. They boast about themselves, become excited over small matters, and lack mental balance. People who die in this state of mind will get born as an animal or bird.

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  (4) Tejo ("red") Leshya: People in this state of mind are very careful about their actions and can discriminate between good and evil. They know the difference between what is right and what is wrong. They are kind, benevolent, religious, and lead a harmonious life. If anyone dies in this state of mind, may get reborn as a human being.

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  (5) Padma ("yellow") Leshya: This state of mind refers to a person who is kind and benevolent and forgives everyone, even their enemies. They observe some austerities and are vigilant in keeping their vows till their last breath. They remain unaffected by joys and sorrows. Anyone who passes away in this leshya will get reborn in heaven as a celestial being.

  
  
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  (6) Shukla ("white") Leshya: This Leshya has two different levels. This state of mind refers to someone who strictly observe the principles of Jainism. They are trustworthy, treat every soul as if it were their own, and do not have any ill feelings even for their enemies. They remain calm even if someone abuses them. Passing in this state of mind allows a being to be reborn as a human being or an angel. People who have perfected this state of mind will become pure and will have escaped the cycle of life and death once they have died

Kashay: The state of mind body and action make your soul influx of karma.

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   Anantanubandi (when Mithyatva is present ) Krodh Maan Maya Lobh = 4

   
   
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   Prathkhayan (when present, obstructs to take Shravak vows) Krodh Maan Maya Lobh = 4

   
   
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   Aprathkhayan (when present, obstructs to take Muni vows) Krodh Maan Maya Lobh = 4

   
   
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   Sanjwlan( ) Krodh Maan Maya Lobh = 4

The combination is of all 16 kashay and the all 6 Leshya is make the state of mind from which any body can recognize the his/her own feelings. BhavDeepika book will more lucidity on the combination of Anantanubandhi Bhayy/Maan/Hashya versus PratyakhyaanVarnia Bhayy/Maan/Hashya (etc).

Anantanubandi: Krodh Maan Maya Lobh * Krishna, Neel , Kapot , Tejo, Padma, Shukla = 24

Pratyakhayan : Krodh Maan Maya Lobh * Krishna, Neel , Kapot , Tejo, Padma, Shukla = 24

What Leshyas do not exist in Gunsthan 5 onwards: Krishna, Neel , Kapot .

Aprathkhayan : Krodh Maan Maya Lobh * Tejo, Padma, Shukla = 12

Sanjwlan: Krodh Maan Maya Lobh * Tejo, Padma, Shukla = 12

That is how the 72 combinations of Kashay and Leshya -  24+24+12+12= 72

 What is the difference between cause of Asata Vedniya Karma Ashrav and Charitra Mohaniya karma Ashrav?

Asata vedney is the karma is out flex of karma

Charitra mohaniya is the kashay which hide the strength of the soul.

Thanks,

Ruchi

 

Date of Swadhyaya: 01/25/2009
Attendees:
Summary Prepared by: Vishal
Chapter No: 6
Sutra No: 14
Recorded lecture:
Summary: Classnotes: 01/25/2009
Chapter: 6
Sutra: 14

Prashasta maan: To get engrossed into noble activities leaving behind the derogatory ones.
Aaprashasta maan: To get engrossed into derogatory activities. This is extremely harmful.

Few notes on Kashay:
Extreme kashay can destroy one’s monkhood.
They can also destroy ratnatray.
They destroy one’s parinam.
In extreme krodh kashay, a monk destroyed the town of dwarika.
Kshamaadi can help one to win krodhadi.
Krodhadi on Tirthankara, monk, etc. is extremely bad.
One should be patient whenever others points out the mistakes.
Always think positive
One faces several hindrances on the mokshmarg. So, there is no surprise if I face them in my daily life.
Karuna can be done with mind, speech, and body. One should judge the requirements to do the corresponding karuna.
Bad omen and bad words are the results of Vedniya karma.
If I don’t practice forgiveness, then how can I be any different from the person who speaks bad words
One can do karma nirjara with patience, but one can do karma aashrav with anger
Reaction to someone else’s anger results in karmabandh
Expectations also result in karmabandh
In maan kashay, one can get arrogant even towards the guru.
Loabh reduces with reduction in parigrah
Raagadi introduces derogatory thoughts in one’s mind
Kashay can manifest in 72 different ways: aanantanubandhi (4x6=24), aapratyakhyani (4x6=24), pratyakhyani (4x3=12), and samjvalan (4x3=12);
External objects, activities of mind and 5 senses, parigrah, and artdhyan and rodradhyan results in the uudirna of krodhadi kashay
The awareness about aatmikbhav is lost in presence of krodhadi bhavs.
One can get rid of raagadi and krodhadi parinam with chintan.

Compassion can be done with mind, speech and body. A monk and a high category shravak do not carry out aanukampa activities with body. Mumukshu should try and practice all forms of aanukampa that is practically possible.

We discussed the shopping activity and vibhavs resulting duing samrambh, samarambh, and aarambh of shopping.

· Parigrah increases
· It may involve violence
· Could have done swadhyay instead
· Commercials result in udirna


Ways to mould thought process:
What are my parmarthik benefits from each of my activities?
How will I benefit from religious activities?
What are my intensions behind each activity?
Analyze the kashay and leshya by thinking about the state of mind, and type of activity.
Constantly carry out the above analysis by observing the breathing cycle


This process will help in reducing kashay parinam.

One can determine the type of leshya based on the behavior/activity:
Krushna leshya: lazy, egoistic, deceptive
Neel leshya: sleep, engrossed in financial matters
Kapot: don’t trust anybody, insult others, speaking evil of others, desires death in a war
Peet: dharmadhyan, compassion
Padma: subhbhav, tyagi
Sukla: without raagadi parinam, do not speak evil of others, dharmadhyan, sukladhyan