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"Adharma" is contrary to Dharma. Hence when Jiva makes no movement or makes a movement in Para Dharma, it is said to be acting through Adharma.
(4 & 5) Akash and Kala i.e. Space and Time are inevitable categories because no movement is possible without space and time.
Thus the above analysis shows how and in what manner the Jiva makes its movements.
Importance of Bhav Karma.
Action can not be avoided when Jiva is in association with Ajiva. But every action good or bad results in reaction with equal force, and every action binds the soul, which has to udnergo pleasures and pains, which are the result thereof. Jiva's real liberty is in being free from every type of bondage - good or bad.
Therefore the problem is how to solve it. If one cannot avoid action while one is alive and in association with Ajiva, what is the procedure by which one can be free from the consequences of his
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