Faq 1
Faq 1
(Black) Leshya?
If he dies in this state of mind, he will go to the hell.
Where does a person get born if he/she dies while in the Neel (Blue) Leshya
?
If he dies in this state of mind, he would be born as a plant.
Where does a person get born if he/she dies while in the Kapot (Brown)
Leshya?
If he dies in this state of mind, he would be reborn as a bird, or an animal.
Leshya?
If he dies in this state of mind, he will be reborn as a human being.
What is the characteristic of Padma (Yellow) Leshya?
A person who is kind and benevolent and forgives even his enemies. He observes some
austerities. He is very conscious and vigilant in keeping his vows. When asked for the help even
by his enemy, he helps them. He does not lose his balance in pleasure or pain. He is always
cheerful.
Where does a person get born if he/she dies while in the Padma (Yellow)
Leshya?
If he dies in this leshya, he will be born in heaven as a demigod.
(White) Leshya?
If he dies in this state of mind, he will be liberated from the cycle of birth and death.
When was the Jain order divided into Svetambar and Digambar?
About two hundred years after the liberation of Lord Mahavira.
What is Chaturmas?
It is a four months period during the rainy season, when sadhus and sadhvis stay at one place.
What is Kayotsarga?
It means to give up one’s physical comfort and body movements, thus staying steady, either in a
standing or other posture, and concentrating upon the true nature of the soul
What is Prayashchit?
To atone past deeds infront of monk or nun or by oneself or in front of the person involved.
What is Samvara?
Samvara means stop.
What is Dharamshradha?
Keen faith in Dharma.
What is Ninda?
Ninda means criticism. It should be done for self and to examine self for improvement. It should
be never done for others.
What is Pramad?
Pramad is lethargy or indolence.
What is kashaya?
Kashaya means passions.
Which karma keeps the soul wandering in the circle of births and deaths?
Mohmiya Karma
What is Gunasthanak?
Grading of Jiva according to its spiritual elevation.
What is Sanyati?
A Sadhu
What is manoratha?
Manoratha is an auspicious thought activity for spiritual uplift.
What is Vyatikrama?
It is to start the bodily activity transgressing the vow.
Who is a Shravak?
Shravak is one who believes in spiritual teachings and listens to the scriptures.
What is Karan?
It is the activity of the soul.
What is Samyaktva?
Samyaktva is to have faith in the description of jiva and ajiva and the other seven fundamentals
as described by Jina.
What is Mithyatva?
The false thought-activity
Who is Mithyadrishti?
Jiva that has no belief in the teachings of the preceptor, due to a wrong perception is called
Mithyadrishti.
What is Kalpataru?
Kalpataru is the tree that fulfills the desires.
What is a Gati?
It is the destination of the living being after death.
Who is a Veetragi?
A Jiva who does not have either attachment, or hatred is called veetragi.