Status of being, a subjective becoming, states of mind
State of the soul
There are 3 typs of bhava:
- a form of the jeeva according to Umasvati's view - Bhava Jivasya Satattvam
- a state of the soul resulting from realization (audayika), which results from karma
- its natural course is known as parinamik bhava.
Top to bottom view:
According the astrology, the planets exercise their influence. However, they do not influence us directly but the radiation emanating from them influences our bhavas.
- soul
- kashaya
- adhyavasaya
- leshya (+ chitta)
- bhava