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CHAPTER-IX
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Knowing this, these differentias are not given prominence.
And in the differentia of belief in Tattvarthas the belief of JivaAjiva etc. and Asrava etc. is evolved. Therein, the true nature of all Tattvas is clearly grasped, then the purpose of liberation path is fulfilled. Further, on evolution of such belief one becomes true believer but he does not remain satisfied here. Because of belief of true nature of Asrava etc., he continues making effort for liberation by giving up attachment, etc. He does not fall in the trap of fallacy. Therefore, the differentia of belief in Tattvarthas is given-prominence.
Further, in the differentia of Tattvartha-Shraddhana, belief of true deva etc., belief of self-nonself and belief of self-soul are included. This is graped by Jivas having feeble knowledge also. But in other differentias, the inclusion of differentia of TattvarthaShraddhana is grasped by intelligent persons only. Persons, having feeble knowledge, are not able to grasp this. Therefore, the differentia of Tattvartha-Shraddhana is given prominence.
Or all these differentias may be found in a misbeliever in an apparent form only; therein, the thought of Tattvarthas quickly becomes the cause of elimination of perverse determination; whereas the other differentias may not become quick cause and even may become the cause of perverse determination.
Therefore, by ascertaining the prominence from all angles, “the belief of Jiva etc Tattvarthas, devoid of perverse determination, is the only differentia of right faith (Samyaktava)" - such conclusion is arrived at. So ends the discussion of determination of differentia of right belief.
That soul, who possesses this differentia, is alone to be known as true believer.
Kinds of Samyaktva & Their Characteristics Now the kinds of Samyaktva (right faith) are being discussed:
First of all, the difference between Nischaya (real) and Vyavahara (conventional) is being considered. That disposition of the belief attribute of the soul, which is devoid of perverse determination, is
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