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37 Brief Outlines of Jainism
means one's own nature.For example it is not the intrinsic nature of human soul to be angry and so when the Jiva acts through anger it is working through the alien nature called “Para bhava”. When this happens it fails to make real progress. (3)“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 Kal i.e. Space and Time are inevitable categories beacause 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 :
Actions 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 undergo pleasures and pains, which are the
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