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________________ SUTRAS TEXT OF THE SUTRAS (3) 181 (5) To be aware of our personal behavior (samiti) means to perform the events of daily life - walking, speaking, eating, handling objects and depositing waste - in a conscious way. (6) Considering the needs of other beings (dharma) is - forgiving (ourselves and others) - giving up pride, disdain and arrogance - being direct and clear in our communication ir intentions - being honest - being alert (so we prevent injury to other beings) - resolving problematic situations - giving up activities (that others can perform better) - keeping distance and - to have the intention to grow. (7) Reflecting on the following perspectives (anupreksa) creates an alternative (new) outlook on our life: - Everything we confront in this world is transitory and subject to change. - As long as we focus on limiting themes of life, we attract re strictions (karma) and experience them. - The sequence of bodily existences we presently experience significantly restricts our potential abilities. - Only we cause all the situations and actions we experience. - Our consciousness is fundamentally different than the non living elements (matter, time, space etc.) that enable us to experience activity (karma) within this universe. - Our present state of incarnation inhibits the perception of our real, majestic self. - Our longing for limiting activities (karma) is the main cause for our bodily existence. 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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