Moksha through purification of the soul

What it is: Moksha is the final liberation of the soul, free from all karma and all rebirth.

How the tradition understands it: The liberated soul fully recovers knowledge, perception, energy, and happiness, rising to the perfect state at the top of the Jain universe.

Textual basis and context: The final goal of religious practice is precisely to break the bond with karma through discipline, correct knowledge, and correct conduct.

Debates and variations: The basic structure is common, although there are differences in narrative and practice details between currents.

Supportive

Samayasara

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An important work on the nature of the soul and liberation.

Reference: Kundakunda, Samayasara.
Content: The work discusses the essence of the soul and the discernment between true being and karmic bonds.
Use in debate: It is important for doctrines of jiva and moksha, especially in the Digambara tradition.

Tattvartha Sutra 10.1

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The liberated soul and final perfection.

Reference: Tattvartha Sutra 10.1.
Content: The text deals with the state of the liberated soul and its perfections.
Use in debate: It complements the doctrine of moksha and final destiny.

Tattvartha Sutra 10.2

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Liberation as the end of religion.

Reference: Tattvartha Sutra 10.2 and related sections.
Content: The text deals with liberation and the final state of the free soul.
Use in debate: It is one of the classical sources for moksha in Jainism.