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unhappiness but the period of their stay that would be determined would be quite limited and their strength quite feeble of the first number. When the time-bomb of these molecules will explode, he will get fever of only hundred degrees and it will disappear within an hour.
Friends, the nature of the molecules of Karma might be determined of any kind, it may be one of causing misery or happiness, of keeping one ignorant or making learned, of causing blind or giving sight, of making mad or calm and contended in happiness. This is not a big thing. The crucial thing is the determination of the period of stay and strength of these molecules of Karma. It might cause pain but it matters little if the pain is short lived and quite simple. It is not necessary to get scared merely at the name of pain. Similarly, if it caused happiness but if such happiness is temporary and that too of a very ordinary kind, it is not a matter to be elated with joy.
Let the pain be of a moment but if it is strong enough to make one shriek, how tormenting would it be ! Let happiness be of ordinary kind, but would it not be a blessing, if it were to continue uninterruptedly for the whole life?
The important thing is the determination of duration and strength of the particles of Karma and not so much their nature. These are determined by the nature of feelings, mild or strong of the soul. We should, therefore, be on guard lest our wicked feelings should get excited and good feelings get enfeebled.
(As have told you just before, that the dormant state of the particles of Karma is such a splendid hopeful period that during its time, we can entirely obliterate the possibility of our dismal destiny and establish a foundation for a progressive life of mighty glorious future.
But to achieve this end, it is necessary to convert the pain-causing nature of Karmas that have stuck to the soul due to its past mistakes into one of generating happiness. If that were not possible, it is essential that the soul should destroy the long duration of the molecules of Karma and their strength
| 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 |