Navpad and Navpad Oli attract immense importance in Jain philosophy. It is popular among Jain communities all over the world.
Samyag Tap:
Tapa (Tap) means Austerity or penance. Hence the word Samyag Tap means austerity in right perspective and direction. It is the last Pad of Navapad. Jain holy scriptures describe Tap as abstaining from lusts and desires. Goal of austerity is reaching to equilibrium and tranquility.
There are two types of austerity internal and external. These two are further classified into six each. Fast, penance etc are among externals and modesty, nursing and meditation are among the internals. Observing internal austerity is more valuable than the externals. It has fifty attributes and symbolizes with white color.
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