The Manual of Reality (2011) - Page 12

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Chapter - 1 original: "अध्याय" (Adhyaya), meaning a lesson or chapter.
Faith and Knowledge In Jainism, these are the first two of the "Three Jewels" (Ratnatraya): Right Faith and Right Knowledge.	2
Chapter - 2
The Category of the Living original: "Jiva," referring to the soul or sentient essence that defines living beings.	15
Chapter - 3
The Lower World and the Middle World Jain cosmology divides the universe into several realms; the Middle World is where humans reside.	36
Chapter - 4
The Celestial Beings original: "Devas," refers to beings inhabiting the heavenly realms.	51
Chapter - 5
The Category of the Non-Living original: "Ajiva," encompassing matter, space, time, and the principles of motion and rest.	66
Chapter - 6
Influx of Karma original: "Asrava," the process by which karmic particles are attracted to the soul due to mental and physical activities.	80
Chapter - 7
The Five Vows The ethical code of Jainism: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-attachment.	93
Chapter - 8
Bondage of Karma original: "Bandha," the state where karmic particles stick to the soul.	113
Chapter - 9
Stoppage and Shedding of Karma original: "Samvara" (stoppage) and "Nirjara" (shedding/exhaustion of existing karma).	126
Chapter - 10
Liberation original: "Moksha," the final state of pure bliss and knowledge, free from all karma.	146

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