Leshya
(लेश्या)Literal Meaning
The coloring of the soul
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From Sanskrit 'lish' (to cling, to color); the emotional and moral coloring of the soul, classified into six hues ranging from harmful black (krishna) to pure white (shukla).
Spiritual Insight & Context
The leshya doctrine reminds that mental disposition matters more than the act itself — the very same deed done in anger is krishna leshya, done in calm is shukla leshya.