Wonderland Of Moksha - Book Summary

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"Wonderland of Moksha" by Jayantilal Jain aims to demystify the Jain concept of Moksha (liberation/salvation), presenting it not as a mere imagination but as a scientifically logical and verifiable reality. The book argues that while many aspire to Moksha, few truly understand it, likening the journey to Moksha to a significant pilgrimage that requires thorough preparation and knowledge.

The author supports the existence and nature of Moksha through several points:

Scientific Logic and Acharyas' Insights: Jain philosophy is rooted in scientific reasoning, and ancient Jain scholars (Acharyas) systematically described Moksha with great foresight.
Omniscient Revelation: The concept of Moksha is revealed by omniscient beings (Arihants) in a universal assembly (Samosharan), where it is accepted by wise individuals.
Deity-like State: In Moksha, individuals become God-like, Almighty beings and reside in this ultimate abode.
Cosmic Location: While we understand parts of the cosmos (planets, stars), our knowledge of infinite space is limited. Moksha exists in this unknown, ultimate space.
Lack of Disproof: The existence of Moksha has not been disproven, and since the entire cosmos is not fully understood, an open mind is warranted.

The book then details the "Wonderland of Moksha" through several key aspects:

Location - Summit of the Cosmos: Moksha resides at the absolute apex of the universe. It is described as the "eighth earth," situated above the highest heavens, specifically on a region called "Pragbhar," 7050 miles above the highest heaven. This location offers an unparalleled view of both occupied and unoccupied parts of the universe and is free from any natural calamities or pollution, including mental pollution.
Unbelievable Shape & Extent: At the center of this wonderland lies the "Siddha Shila" (Seat of the Siddhas), an umbrella-like, silver-colored rock with a half-moon or concave shape. It is the "crown of the universe" with immense dimensions, its size comparable to the area where humans currently reside. The rock eternally shines, negating the need for external light or energy. The occupied universe itself is depicted as having a human-like shape, with specific measurements and surrounded by three layers of airy substances.
Wonderful Size of Beings: The liberated souls (Siddhas) vary in height, from approximately 5.25 feet to 3100 feet. Their size is generally related to the last physical body they inhabited before liberation, as they exist without physical bodies in Moksha. They are found in either standing or sitting postures.
Path of Right Technology: The "royal highway" to Moksha is described as the Jain triad of Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. This involves continuous "experiments" in meditation within the "laboratory of the soul" to perfect self-meditation and destroy karmas. By mastering this "technology of knowledge," souls ascend like a "spaceship of pure soul" to Moksha.
Migration: The influx of souls into Moksha is described as a specific rate of 608 souls per six months, representing a cumulative infinite number over time. Migrations originate from 15 specific regions in the middle of the universe. There are minimum time gaps between such migrations, with a minimum of one to a maximum of 108 souls attaining Moksha in a single "unit of time."
Automatic Launch: The upward motion of liberated souls is attributed to their freedom from karmic bondages. Analogies like a potter's wheel's momentum, a washed gourd floating, a castor seed bursting open, and a candle flame rising are used to illustrate how souls, freed from "karmic mud," naturally ascend to the summit of the cosmos.
Incredible Speed: Souls travel to Moksha at phenomenal speeds, covering vast distances within a unit of time, far exceeding any known spaceship technology. Once in Moksha, beings live eternally, free from death, disease, and aging.
Gateways: While all Siddhas are of the same fundamental nature, they can be categorized into various "gateways" based on factors like the region of liberation, time of liberation, previous life experiences, gender, adherence to vows, nature of enlightenment, type of knowledge, stature, and the number of souls attaining liberation.
Amazing Features: Moksha is populated by infinite, accomplished beings. The number of inhabitants constantly grows, yet there is no scarcity of space due to the soul's ability to co-exist infinitely within the same space. Souls ascend to the topmost part of the universe and reside there as "Kings of the Universe."
Supreme Technology of Knowledge: Moksha is the soul's permanent, natural abode, free from physical bodies, wavering minds, passions, false beliefs, senses, conflicts, and the need for sustenance or worldly pursuits. The sole activity is enjoying eternal bliss. This state is described as a perfect blend of democracy, capitalism, and communism, where everyone is a king with equal virtues. Inhabitants possess complete, intuitive knowledge of everything in the universe, past, present, and future, without needing any external technology or effort.
Lost and Found: Moksha involves the liberation from eight types of karmas and the manifestation of eight corresponding soul attributes (righteousness, omniscience, omnivision, infinite potency, fineness, subtle occupancy, eternality, and unperturbed bliss). These attributes are obscured by karmas, with knowledge being the most significant. In Moksha, beings have complete, multidimensional knowledge, a "live museum" of the universe, and are fully absorbed in their self, experiencing inexhaustible power and bliss.
Eternal Happiness: Moksha is a realm of eternal bliss, with happiness far exceeding any earthly conception. This happiness is independent, incomparable, constant, and free from anxiety, senses, and disturbances. The pleasures of Siddhas are infinitely greater than the combined pleasures of even the most powerful beings throughout history. This state is presented as superior to the decaying wonders of Earth and any other philosophical concepts, representing the greatest civilization with the most accomplished souls as its citizens.

The book concludes by highlighting the immense challenge of reaching Moksha and remaining absorbed in the self, acknowledging that while difficult, it is achievable as evidenced by the infinite souls already residing there. The author, Dr. Jayantilal Jain, is presented as a distinguished Jain scholar with extensive academic and practical experience in Jain philosophy and economics.