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________________ SUTRAS TEXT OF THE SUTRAS (1) 167 167 (12) - Compassion for all living beings - compassion for all who actively realize the Five Freedoms - charity based on compassion - self-control, even if it is not yet perfect - equanimity at the manifestation of positive and negative karmas - spiritual efforts, even if based on ineffective knowledge - meditation and intelligent behavior while we strive for free dom from all karmic limitations - forgiveness (our own and others' mistakes) - equanimity and - freedom from greed (freedom from the compulsion to accu mulate more and more possessions) attracts karma that produces a positive (happy) feeling of life. (13) Doubt in (or a negative attitude towards) - the omniscient (kevali) - the knowledge contained in the scriptures (slıruti) - the fellowship of seekers for the ultimate freedom (sangha) - the path to freedom from all karmic limitations (dharma) and - the inhabitants of higher (celestial) regions (devas) attracts karma that obstructs insight in and understanding of reality. (14) Intense negative emotions - anger, pride, the intention to de ceive others and greed - prevent us to pursue activities that further inner growth. (15) Excessive infliction of pain and excessive attachment to this world attracts karma that leads to incarnations in 'infernal' regions. Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.006913
Book TitleKarma the Mechanism
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorHermann Kuhn
PublisherCrosswind Publishing Germany
Publication Year
Total Pages244
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English & Tattvartha Sutra
File Size16 MB
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