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________________ 168 KARMA - THE MECHANISM SUTRAS (16) Deceiving and misleading others attracts karma that leads to birth(s) in the world of animals and plants. (17) Activities with mild attachment and moderate possessions at tract karma that leads to incarnation(s) in human form. (18) An attitude of natural mildness and modesty also leads to birth(s) in human form. (19) Life that focuses exclusively on pleasures and enjoyment may cause incarnation(s) in any of the four forms. (20) - Self-control with slight attachment - partial realization of the Five Freedoms - equanimity at the spontaneous manifestation of karma - spiritual efforts, even if not based on correct understanding attracts karma that leads to birth(s) in 'heavenly' regions. (21) (In the inhabitants of 'heavenly' regions) orientation towards growth (samyag darshana) also attracts karma. (22) Crooked and deceitful thoughts, words and actions attract karma that leads to the manifestation of an ugly, disagreeable body. (23) The opposite (i.e. straightforward, honest thoughts, words and actions) attracts karma that leads to the manifestation of a pleasant, agreeable body. 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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