Jiva is the conscious spirit. Due to its formlessness, it cannot be perceived by the sense organs. Jiva is identified with life of which consciousness is said to be the essence. According to Jainism, there are infinite jivas in the universe and each jiva has its innumerable pradeshas. The selves or jivas are classified under two broad divisions, baddha (bound) and the mukta (liberated). The

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