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Suppose a man was once very kind and passed much time in the worship of God. At that time he accumulated a large stock of Karma whose nature would be to give much happiness. But the time bomb of this stock has not exploded. Its dormant condition continues. Meanwhile, this man gets in bad company and becomes vicious and addicted to drinks. This activity of the man has a very bad impact on the beneficial stock of Karmas referred to above. The nature of these good Karmas is transformed. The nature becomes so wicked as to cause great misery and unhappiness. If perhaps the duration of the above stock were of ten years, it would be lengthened to one of fifty years. It means the stock of Karmas whose nature was to give happiness for ten years would now be transformed into one of giving unhappiness and that too for the protracted period of fifty years. This would happen once the timebomb of Karma explodes.
Similarly, suppose a wicked man perpetrates deceit and fraud. For the sake of his selfish interests, he does not wish well of others. Undoubtedly, the nature of the stock of Karma that would adhere at this time would be one of causing various kinds of pain. But during its dormant state, this man becomes strongly attached to the company of a religious teacher. He atones for his sins and makes his whole life virtuous. The nature of the stock of Karma which was to give unhappiness would now be converted into one of giving happiness. It means that when the timebomb of the above stock will explode, it would not give pain but happiness.
(Thus various changes can occur in the nature, duration and strength in award of fruit of Karma sticking to the soul during its dormant state. However one thing should be borne in mind that there are some particles of Karma that cling to the soul rather strongly. While adhering to the soul all particle: do not do so with equal force. Some stick touching the soul like a needle touching a piece of iron
Some stick to the soul rather as tightly as a needle bound to a piece of iron with a band.
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| SR No. | 007016 |
| Book Title | Karma Philosophy In Jainism |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Chandrashekharvijay, Chunilal Vrajlal Modi |
| Publisher | Kamal Prakashan |
| Publication Year | 1978 |
| Total Pages | 84 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 7 MB |