Jaina Karmaology

SR No.: 001654
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 1998
Total Pages: 186
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Karma, & Tattvartha Sutra
File Size: 11 MB

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Jaina Karmology
131 consummables despite (their availability and) desires, (4) unable to enjoy non-consummables despite desires for them and (5) unable to exert (for useful or pious causes) despite desires to do so (by self or through others). These are the five types of species of obstructive karma. 3.Q. It is opined that there should be no difference between the term ‘enjoyment of consummables' and 'non-consummables' (bhoga and upa-bhoga), as both are similar in terms of causing the experience or feeling of pleasure. A. This is not correct. The perfumes, garlands, bathing, clothes, foods and drinks etc. are termed as consummables (which are generally enjoyed once only). In contrast, the sitting pads and sleeping beds, women, elephants, horses, chariots etc. are termed as nonconsummables (which could be generally enjoyed many times). Thus, there is difference between the two terms.
All the above sub-species of the karmas of knowledgeobscuring etc. represent the numerability of their sub-species. However, the canons mention that the sub-species of knowledge-obscuring and physique-making karmas may be innumerable also
The species bondage and its varieties have been described above. Now the duration bondage will be described. Supplementary Notes 1. The commentary deals with the following points : (a) The meaning of the aphorism has been explained on the basis of indirect supply of the word 'obstruction' (Antarāya). It is with reference to obstruction of activities or capacities that the five subspecies of obstructive karma have been mentioned alongwith their definitions. (b) The difference between the two terms 'bhoga' and 'upbhoga' has been mentioned in terms of (1) enjoyment of consumables and (2) enjoyment of non-consummables. The consummables are (1) perfumes (2) garlands (3) bathing (4) foods (5) drinks and (6) dress etc. The nonconsummables are (1) elephants (2) horses (3) chariots (4) beds and (5) seats etc.