Way of Life Part 2

SR No.: 006514
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 362
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 18 MB

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THE WAY OF LIFE
Maharajashri : Yes. It is because of the union of the soul and the Karmas that the entire samsar emerges. All the good things and the bad things that happen to the Jiva in the samsar; all the events that occur, all the circumstances that arise are caused by Karmas. He who does not possess this philosophical knowledge attributes the blame to the jiva for everything; and accuses the jiva of being the doer. "I have acted thus ! He has acted thus !” Man gets entangled in this kind of tangle. Being entangled in attachments and hatred, he binds himself with Karmas. The jiva has been committing this blunder from times immemorial; and this process is without a beginning. If you acquire a knowledge of the philosophy of Karma, you can reform your soul.
UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE ANTARAY KARMA
The Antaray Karma is one of the eight Karmas; and it is of five kinds : 1. The Danantaray, (The Karma that obstructs the charit
able propensity) 2. The Labhantaray, (The Karma that obstructs the gett
ing of anything) 3. The Bhogantaray, (The Karma that impedes momen
tary pleasures) 4. The Upabhogantaray, (The Karma that impedes plea
sures) 5. The Viryantaray, (The Karma that impedes strength)
These five kinds of Antaray Karma are to be understood thoroughly.
THE FIRST ONE IS THE DANANTARAY
A man may have with him something that he can give to others. There may be a worthy person near him to whom he can give it; but he may not like to give it to him. The Danantaray Karma prevents you from doing a deed of charity. It does not allow you to think thus : "I will give some help to the deserving". The person to whom it has to be given may be