Handbook of Jainology

SR No.: 001346
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhuvanbhanusuri
Publisher: Divya Darshan Trust
Publication Year: 2006
Total Pages: 288
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Religion, & Philosophy
File Size: 15 MB

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An explanation of the picture relating to the
Karma Chakra (The wheel of Karma) one becomes lame. On account of the efficacy of the Shubhavarannam Karma one attains a beautiful appearance and on account of the Ashubhvananamakarma one becomes ugly.
THE ANTRAYKARMA : (From top to bottom in the 15th column)
On account of the efficacy of the Labhantaraykarma, the suppliant or the beggar inspite of repeated entreaties for help receives no help because others refuse to help him. On account of the efficacy of the Danantaray karma, a man does not have the mind or enthusiasm to render help to the needy, though he possesses all kinds of prosperity or wealth. (Above) The Bhogantaray karma shows its efficacy. Though delicious food is ready one cannot eat it because one receives a telegram or news that one's dear relative is suffering from some dreadful disease; and the food cannot be enjoyed. (In the 16th column from top to bottom). A merchant gets a large number of customers because his Labhantaray karma has been destroyed. Another merchant, on account of the Labhantaraykarma gets no customers and sits in desperation with his hands on his head. In the same manner, (in the picture shown) the Viryantaraykarma of a labourer has disappeared; so he easily carries a heavy sack of grain; but a merchant on account of the Viryantaraykarma pants for breath when he lifts even a small bag.
THE GOTRAKARMA : (Columns 17th and 18th)
On account of the efficacy of the superior Gotrakarma one is born in a noble family and enjoys prosperity and on account of inferior Gotrakarma one is born in a low family.
Please refer to Section XVIII for more details.
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